Anatomy of the Heart Chambers and Major Blood Vessels
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What is the function of the bicuspid valve (mitral) in the heart?

  • Pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta
  • Controls blood flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle
  • Allows blood to flow from the left atrium into the left ventricle and prevents backflow (correct)
  • Returns deoxygenated blood to the right atrium from the body

    • Which component of blood carries oxygen to the body's organs and tissues?

  • Hemoglobin (correct)
  • Red Blood Cells
  • Platelets
  • White blood cells

    • What is the function of the superior vena cava in the circulatory system?

  • Receives deoxygenated blood from the body through the vena cava
  • Carries oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body
  • Returns deoxygenated blood to the right atrium from the head and arms (correct)
  • Carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs

    • Which blood cells help fight infection and diseases?

    <p>White blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of arteries in the circulatory system?

    <p>Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of blood is a network that connects arteries and veins?

    <p>Capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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