A study guide for the coronary system
The upper part of the heart, it pumps blood into the body. | ||
The lower portion of the heart, it pumps blood into the lungs to get oxygenated. | ||
The largest artery in the body. | ||
The largest Vein in the body | ||
Carries blood away from the heart. It has the thickest walls. | ||
Carries blood to the heart. It has thin walls but has valves to help with gravity. | ||
This tells the heart how fast to pump. It can be replaced with an artificial one. | ||
How many times the heart pumps in your life time. |