Cardiovascular Structure and Function

• functions of the heart

  • circulate blood
  • bring O2 , water & nutrients to the cells.
  • take CO2 & other wastes away from the cells.
  • maintain body temperature and hydration.
  • fight disease
  • blood clotting
• anatomical heart

  label

  A) superior vena cava

  B) pulmonary artery

  C) pulmonary vein

  D) mitral valve

  E) left ventricle

  F) aortic valve

  G) right ventricle

  H) inferior vena cava

  I) tricuspid valve

  J) pulmonary valve

  K) right atrium

  L) left atrium

  M) aorta