Heart Anatomy
What is the main function of the heart?
To pump blood through the body
What type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
Arteries
Which side of the heart pumps blood to the lungs?
The Right side
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
What type of blood vessel carries blood to the heart?
Veins
Which side of the heart pumps blood to the rest of the body?
Left side
What are the upper chambers of the heart called?
Atrium
What are the tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins?
Capillaries
How many gallons of blood does your heart pump a day?
about 2,000 gallons
What are the lower chambers of the heart called?
Ventricles
What is the largest artery in the body?
Aorta
What is the 4 main functions of the Cardiovascular System?
- transport and deliver oxygen, nutrients and hormones to the body.
- remove waste products such as carbon dioxide and lactic acid.
- protection against disease and infection.
- maintain body temperature.
What is the name of the valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle?
Mitral valve
What is the name of the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle with oxygen?
Coronary arteries
What Disease/Illness in the cardiovascular system kills the most people in the United States?
Heart Disease