81. Describe the flow of blood through the heart of human beings
81. Describe the flow of blood through the heart of human beings

The vena cava transports deoxygenated blood from several organs to the right atrium.

• Blood flows from the right atrium to the right ventricle. The tricuspid valve, which connects the right atrium and right ventricle, stops blood from flowing backward.

• The pulmonary artery transports blood from the right ventricle to the lungs. Carbon dioxide is eliminated from the blood inside the lungs, and oxygen is introduced.

• The pulmonary vein transports blood from the lungs to the left atrium.

• From the left atrium, blood goes to the left ventricle.

• From the left ventricle, blood is pumped into the aorta so that it can be supplied to different organs.