Structure of the Heart (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Position of atria in the heart
Position of atria in the heart
Upper chambers
Function of atria
Function of atria
Receive blood returning to the heart
Position of ventricles in the heart
Position of ventricles in the heart
Lower chambers
Function of ventricles
Function of ventricles
Pump blood out of the heart
Location of AV valves
Location of AV valves
Between the atria and ventricles
Location of semilunar valves
Location of semilunar valves
Between ventricles and arteries
Function of vena cava
Function of vena cava
Carry deoxygenated blood from body to right atrium
Function of pulmonary arteries
Function of pulmonary arteries
Carry deoxygenated blood from right ventricle to lungs
Function of pulmonary veins
Function of pulmonary veins
Carry oxygenated blood from lungs to left atrium
What is the aorta?
What is the aorta?
The largest artery in the body
Function of the aorta
Function of the aorta
Carries oxygenated blood from left ventricle to body
Type of blood in vena cava
Type of blood in vena cava
Deoxygenated blood
Type of blood in pulmonary arteries
Type of blood in pulmonary arteries
Deoxygenated blood