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What color represents deoxygenated blood in illustrations commonly used?
What color represents deoxygenated blood in illustrations commonly used?
- Blue (correct)
- Green
- Yellow
- Red
The right side of the heart handles deoxygenated blood.
The right side of the heart handles deoxygenated blood.
True (A)
What is the primary function of heart valves?
What is the primary function of heart valves?
To prevent backflow of blood
The ______ carries oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.
The ______ carries oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.
Match the following vessels with their functions:
Match the following vessels with their functions:
What are the two upper chambers of the heart called?
What are the two upper chambers of the heart called?
The aorta carries deoxygenated blood away from the heart.
The aorta carries deoxygenated blood away from the heart.
What is the main purpose of the veins in the circulatory system?
What is the main purpose of the veins in the circulatory system?
The _____ carries blood from the lower body back to the heart.
The _____ carries blood from the lower body back to the heart.
Match the following heart chambers with their functions:
Match the following heart chambers with their functions:
Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
The pulmonary artery carries blood to the lungs.
The pulmonary artery carries blood to the lungs.
How many main chambers does the human heart have?
How many main chambers does the human heart have?
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Upper heart chambers
Upper heart chambers
The atria are the two upper chambers of the heart.
Deoxygenated blood color
Deoxygenated blood color
Deoxygenated blood is represented by blue in medical illustrations.
Blood vessels to heart
Blood vessels to heart
Veins carry blood to the heart.
Blood vessels from heart
Blood vessels from heart
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Pulmonary artery destination
Pulmonary artery destination
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What are the heart's upper chambers?
What are the heart's upper chambers?
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Blood vessels TO the heart
Blood vessels TO the heart
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Blood vessels AWAY from the heart
Blood vessels AWAY from the heart
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Blood from lower body to heart
Blood from lower body to heart
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Heart valve function
Heart valve function
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Oxygenated blood's first entry
Oxygenated blood's first entry
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Study Notes
Heart Anatomy and Function
- Upper Chambers: The two upper chambers of the heart are called atria.
- Lower Chambers: The two lower chambers are called ventricles.
- Deoxygenated Blood Color: Deoxygenated blood is depicted as blue in the provided illustrations.
- Blood Vessels to the Heart: Blood is brought to the heart through veins.
- Blood Vessels Away from the Heart: Blood is moved away from the heart via arteries.
- Pulmonary Artery Destination: The pulmonary artery carries blood to the lungs.
- Blood Return from Lower Body: Blood from the lower body returns to the heart via the superior vena cava.
- Heart Valves Function: Heart valves prevent the backflow of blood.
- Oxygenated Blood Entry Point: Oxygenated blood first enters the heart's right atrium.
- Oxygenated Blood Transport: Oxygenated blood is delivered to the body through the aorta.
- Deoxygenated Blood Handling Side: The right side of the heart is responsible for handling deoxygenated blood.
- Heart Chambers Count: The heart has four main chambers.
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