The Heart

Lesson Objects 1. To be able to identify the key parts to the heart

Key words Atria, ventricles, septum tricuspid, bicuspid and semi-lunar valves, aorta, vena cava, pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein

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The functions of the circulatory system

1. Transport oxygen and nutrients and remove waste or toxic products from body 2. Controls body temperature 3. Protects

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Step 1 De-oxygenated blood returns to the heart through the large veins called the Venae Cavae. The blood enters the right auricle, and passes through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle. It is then pumped through the semilunar valve into the pulmonary artery and into the lungs where it loses carbon dioxide and picks up fresh oxygen. Step 2 The oxygenated blood returns to the heart from the lungs through the pulmonary vein into the left auricle. It passes through the bicuspid valve and into the left ventricle. It is pumped through the semi-lunar valve into the aorta, and out to the rest of the body through the arteries.

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The parts of the heart Important parts of the heart you should know are: 1. Septum The wall in the middle of the pump that separates the left side from the right. The septum prevents the de-oxygenated blood in the right side of the heart mixing with oxygenated blood in the left side. 2. Bi-cuspid valve A valve in the left side of the heart that separates the auricle and ventricle and prevents blood from seeping or flowing back down into the ventricle. It is called the bicuspid valve because it is made up of two flaps. It is also called the mitral valve. 3. Tri-cuspid valve A valve in the right side of the heart that separates the auricle and ventricle and prevents blood seeping or flowing back down into the ventricle. It is called the tri-cuspid valve because it is made up of three flaps. 4. Semi-lunar valve These valves prevent blood flowing back into the heart once it has been pushed into the aorta or pulmonary artery.

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