Match each structure in the heart with its corresponding description or function.
-Chamber into which blood from the inferior vena cava drains

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The right atrium receives blood from the inferior vena cava.

Answer: D
 The left ventricle is the chamber that pumps oxygenated blood out of the heart and into the aorta.

Answer: F
 The pulmonary semilunar valve is located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery and prevents blood backflow into the ventricle.

Answer: G
 The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle and prevents backflow of blood into the atrium during ventricular contraction.

Answer: H
 The mitral valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle and prevents the backflow of blood into the atrium during ventricular contraction.

Answer: I
 The aorta is the largest artery in the body and carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.

Answer: K
 The pulmonary veins carry oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the left atrium.

Answer: L
 The superior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium.

Match Each Structure in the Heart with Its Corresponding Description