Circulatory System in Animals (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards
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How many chambers in the heart?
How many chambers in the heart?
Four
Atria: location & wall type
Atria: location & wall type
Upper chambers; thin, elastic walls
Ventricles: location & wall type
Ventricles: location & wall type
Lower chambers; thick muscular walls
Ventricle with thickest muscular wall
Ventricle with thickest muscular wall
Left ventricle
Function of atrioventricular valves
Function of atrioventricular valves
Prevent backflow into atria when ventricles contract
Blood supply to heart muscle
Blood supply to heart muscle
Coronary arteries
Myocardial infarction caused by
Myocardial infarction caused by
Blockage of coronary arteries
Chamber connected to aorta
Chamber connected to aorta
Left ventricle
Type of blood in pulmonary artery
Type of blood in pulmonary artery
Deoxygenated blood
Vena cava brings blood to
Vena cava brings blood to
Right atrium