Cardiovascular Anatomy
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Cardiovascular Anatomy

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Which structure is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the rest of the body?

  • Left pulmonary vein
  • Right pulmonary artery
  • Tricuspid valve
  • Aortic valve (correct)

    • What is the function of the structure labelled H in the image?

  • Returning deoxygenated blood to the heart (correct)
  • Pumping oxygenated blood to the body
  • Pumping deoxygenated blood to the lungs
  • Returning oxygenated blood to the heart

    • Which of the following is responsible for pumping blood to all areas of the body and needs to have more muscular power?

  • Right ventricle
  • Right atrium
  • Left atrium
  • Left ventricle (correct)

    • Which of the following valves in the heart are responsible for the 'lub' sound?

    <p>Tricuspid and Mitral valves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following arteries is responsible for supplying the head, neck, and brain?

    <p>Right Common carotid artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the fluid within the pericardial cavity?

    <p>To lubricate the movement of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures carries deoxygenated blood from the right atrium to the lungs?

    <p>C. Right pulmonary artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures prevents the backflow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium?

    <p>B. Pulmonary valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium?

    <p>A. Left pulmonary artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium?

    <p>A. Cranial vena cava</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body?

    <p>C. Descending/thoracic aorta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is responsible for pumping blood to the lungs?

    <p>Right ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the sounds produced by the closing of the heart valves?

    <p>Lub-dub</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the fibrous pericardium?

    <p>Protection of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of elastic arteries?

    <p>Accommodate high pulsatile forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can arterial pulses usually be felt?

    <p>Wherever an artery lies close to the surface, over bone, and/or over firm structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of valves in veins?

    <p>Prevent backflow of blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential benefit of veins lacking a strong muscular wall?

    <p>Hold more blood without increasing blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is collateral circulation important?

    <p>To maintain blood supply to a particular area if a blood vessel is damaged or blocked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the ductus venosus in fetal circulation?

    <p>Bypass the liver and ensure enough oxygen reaches the developing brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is responsible for pumping blood to the lungs?

    <p>Right ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the fibrous pericardium?

    <p>Provide protection and anchorage for the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium?

    <p>Pulmonary vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the fluid within the pericardial cavity?

    <p>Provide lubrication for the unimpaired movement of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is collateral circulation important?

    <p>To maintain blood supply to an area if a blood vessel is damaged or blocked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of valves in veins?

    <p>To prevent the backflow of blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can arterial pulses usually be felt?

    <p>Wherever an artery lies close to the surface, over bone, and/or over firm structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following valves in the heart are responsible for the 'lub' sound?

    <p>Tricuspid and mitral valves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of elastic arteries?

    <p>To accommodate high pulsatile forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the ductus venosus in fetal circulation?

    <p>To bypass the pulmonary circulation and ensure enough oxygen reaches the developing brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium?

    <p>Left pulmonary vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the fibrous pericardium?

    <p>To protect and anchor the heart in the chest cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential benefit of veins lacking a strong muscular wall?

    <p>To allow for expansion and contraction to accommodate changes in blood volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following arteries is responsible for supplying the head, neck, and brain?

    <p>Right subclavian artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of valves in veins?

    <p>To prevent the backflow of blood in the veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the sounds produced by the closing of the heart valves?

    <p>'Lub' and 'Dub'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures carries deoxygenated blood from the right atrium to the lungs?

    <p>Right pulmonary artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of elastic arteries?

    <p>To maintain blood pressure and smooth out pulsations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following valves in the heart are responsible for the 'lub' sound?

    <p>Bicuspid/Mitral valve and tricuspid valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

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