10 Questions
Which chamber of the heart is the largest and strongest?
Left ventricle
Where is the heart located in the body?
Between the lungs in the middle of the chest
What surrounds the heart like a sac?
Double-layered membrane
What separates the left and right atria and ventricles?
The septum
What allows the heart to move as it beats?
Coating of fluid between muscles
What is the function of the tricuspid valve?
Regulates blood flow between the right atrium and right ventricle
Where does oxygenation take place in the fetus?
At the placenta
What is the role of the aortic valve?
Regulates blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta
What initiates heart contraction through electrical impulses?
Sinoatrial (SA) node
What differs in fetal circulation compared to neonatal circulation?
The process of gas exchange
Learn about the anatomical location and structure of the heart, as well as nursing care for children with cardiovascular issues in this lecture by MD Ganna Pol.
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