Circulatory system - heart (Edexcel GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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Wall separating the two halves of the heart
Wall separating the two halves of the heart
Septum
Upper chambers of heart that receive blood
Upper chambers of heart that receive blood
Atria
Lower chambers of heart that pump blood out
Lower chambers of heart that pump blood out
Ventricles
Role of valves in the heart
Role of valves in the heart
Prevent backflow; ensure one-way blood flow
Blood vessel carrying oxygenated blood from left ventricle
Blood vessel carrying oxygenated blood from left ventricle
Aorta
Blood vessel carrying deoxygenated blood to right atrium
Blood vessel carrying deoxygenated blood to right atrium
Vena cava
Blood vessel carrying deoxygenated blood to lungs
Blood vessel carrying deoxygenated blood to lungs
Pulmonary artery
Blood vessel carrying oxygenated blood from lungs
Blood vessel carrying oxygenated blood from lungs
Pulmonary vein
Why left ventricle wall is thicker than right
Why left ventricle wall is thicker than right
Pumps blood around entire body; needs high pressure