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The Heart Flashcards

1
Q

What is the primary function of the heart?

A

To pump blood throughout the body.

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2
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True or False: The heart has four chambers.

A

True.

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3
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Fill in the blank: The two upper chambers of the heart are called the ______.

A

atria.

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4
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What are the names of the two lower chambers of the heart?

A

Ventricles.

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5
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Which side of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood?

A

The left side.

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6
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What is the function of the right atrium?

A

To receive deoxygenated blood from the body.

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7
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Multiple Choice: Which valve prevents backflow into the left atrium?

A

Mitral valve.

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8
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True or False: The heart is a muscle.

A

True.

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9
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What is the name of the tissue that makes up the heart?

A

Cardiac muscle.

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10
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ circulatory system carries blood from the heart to the lungs.

A

pulmonary.

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11
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What is the role of the left ventricle?

A

To pump oxygenated blood to the body.

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12
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Multiple Choice: Which structure initiates the heartbeat?

A

Sinoatrial (SA) node.

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13
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What is the role of the right ventricle?

A

To pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

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14
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True or False: The heart can function without nervous system input.

A

True.

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15
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What connects the atria and ventricles?

A

Atrioventricular (AV) valves.

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16
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the outer layer of the heart.

A

pericardium.

17
Q

What is cardiac output?

A

The amount of blood the heart pumps in one minute.

18
Q

Multiple Choice: Which vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?

A

Aorta.

19
Q

What is the function of the coronary arteries?

A

To supply blood to the heart muscle.

20
Q

True or False: The heart rate is influenced by hormones.

A

True.

21
Q

What is the normal resting heart rate range for adults?

A

60 to 100 beats per minute.

22
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ phase of the heartbeat is when the heart muscle relaxes.

A

diastole.

23
Q

What is the role of the atrioventricular (AV) node?

A

To delay the electrical signal before it enters the ventricles.

24
Q

Multiple Choice: Which part of the heart receives blood from the lungs?

A

Left atrium.

25
Q

True or False: Blood flows from the left ventricle into the right atrium.

A

False.

26
Q

What is the significance of the heart’s electrical conduction system?

A

It coordinates the heartbeat.

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