Heart Parts
The largest chamber of the heart is called?
The Left Ventricle
The trachea is supported by rings made of what substance
Cartilage
What is the scientific name for Red Blood Cells
Erythrocytes
The surface of red blood cells contain what type of special protein which assists in oxygen transport
Hemoglobin
What valves separate the atria and ventricles in the heart
The atrioventricular valves (AV Valves)
The small flap which prevents food from moving down the trachea is called
Epiglottis
What type of blood vessels always carries blood away from the heart
Arteries
During exhalation does the diaphragm move upwards, or downwards
Upwards
The chamber of the heart that pumps blood into the pulmonary artery
The right ventricle
Which two muscles are primarily responsible for inhalation and exhalation?
The Intercostal Muscles and Diaphragm
These are the only veins in the body which carry oxygenated blood
Pulmonary veins
The respiratory structure which contains the vocal chords is called?
The Larynx
The arteries which supply blood to the muscle of the heart are called?
Coronary arteries
The tiny sacs found deep in the lungs where gas exchange happens
Alveoli
These blood vessels are the primary site of exchange in the body
Capillaries
Red blood cells leave the left side of the heart through what major artery
The aorta
Name all four valves of the heart
Biscuspid Valve, Tricuspid Valve, Aortic Valve, Pulmonary Valve
The membranes which surround the lungs, and chest cavity are called?
Pleural membranes
In cold weather arteries ____________ narrowing down, moving blood vessels away from the skin to prevent heat loss
Vasoconstrict
What condition characterized by low energy, is caused by a shortage or red blood cells, or hemoglobin
Anemia