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Anatomy of the Heart and Aorta

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What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?

To deliver oxygen and nutrients and to remove carbon dioxide and other waste products (correct)
To allow blood vessels to circulate blood only to the lungs
To remove oxygen and nutrients from the body
To pump blood only through the heart

What is the outer layer of the pericardium?

Parietal pericardium (correct)
Serous pericardium
Visceral pericardium
Epicardium

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?

Right atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
Left atrium (correct)

What is the function of the right ventricle?

Receives blood from the right atrium and sends it to the lungs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What fills the space between the layers of the pericardium?

Serous fluid (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for cardiac output (CO)?

Heart rate (HR) x stroke volume (SV) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which nervous system increases heart rate in response to crisis?

Sympathetic nervous system (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the tunica media in blood vessels?

To control the diameter of the vessel (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of capillary beds in the body?

To exchange oxygen and nutrients for carbon dioxide and waste (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the pressure wave of blood as it moves through the arteries?

Pulse (A) Signup and view all the answers