Unit 6: Anatomy and Physiology quiz of heart

Question 1

What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

Answer 1

To deliver oxygen and nutrients to the body’s organs and tissues

Question 2

Which of the following structures in NOT part of the cardiac system?

Answer 2

Pleura

Question 3

Which structure delivers oxygenated blood to the body?

Answer 3

Aorta

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct order of the conduction through the heart?

Answer 4

SA node, AV node, Bundle of His, bundle branches, purkinje fibers

Question 5

What anatomical landmark represents where S1 and S2 are heard equally?

Answer 5

3rd ICS, LSB

Question 6

The S2 heart sound occurs from the closure of which two cardiac valves?

Answer 6

Aortic and pulmonic

Question 7

What is the definition of ejection fraction?

Answer 7

The measurement of how much blood (%) is ejected with each contraction

Question 8

Which of the following symptoms is a sign of right sided heart failure?

Answer 8

Jugular vein distention

Question 9

Which of the following terms refers to lack of oxygen supply to heart muscle cells?

Answer 9

Ischemia