Cardiovascular Anatomy Quiz

Which one of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?

Which layer of the heart surrounds and protects the heart?

Which of the following is responsible for pumping blood out of the heart?

Which major blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood?

Which of the following is NOT a component of the cardiovascular system?

Cardiovascular System Functions

Major functions include transportation of oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.
Regulation of body temperature, pH levels, and fluid balance.
Protection against blood loss and infection through immune responses.

Heart Structure

The outer layer of the heart is known as the pericardium, providing protection and reducing friction.
The myocardium is the muscular middle layer responsible for contraction and pumping.

Heart Function

The ventricles, specifically the left ventricle, are responsible for pumping oxygenated blood out of the heart to the body.
The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

Blood Vessel Types

Major blood vessels carrying deoxygenated blood include the superior and inferior vena cavae and the pulmonary arteries.
Systemic circulation involves the aorta carrying oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.

Components of the Cardiovascular System

Main components include the heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries), and blood itself.
Not included in the cardiovascular system are lymphatic structures or organs such as the spleen.

Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the cardiovascular system with this quiz! Learn about the anatomical location of the heart, layers of the pericardium, anatomical features of the heart, its chambers and valves, major blood vessels, and blood supply. Presented by Sandile Ntuli and Claire Lewis from the Department of Human Anatomy.