Cardiovascular System and Blood Circulation Quiz

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Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?

Arteries (correct)

Veins

Capillaries

Ventricles

What is the thickest layer of cardiac muscle in the heart wall?

Endocardium

Myocardium (correct)

Epicardium

Pericardium

Which valves ensure one-way flow of blood from the atria to the ventricles?

Aortic semilunar valve

Atrioventricular valves (AVs) (correct)

Semilunar valves

Pulmonic semilunar valve

Where is the area known as mediastinum located?

Between the lungs and the diaphragm Signup and view all the answers

What are the chambers of the heart that receive blood from veins?

Atria Signup and view all the answers

Where does the exchange of fluids between the blood and interstitial space primarily occur?

Capillaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the sinoatrial (SA) node?

To set the rhythm of the heart between 61-100 bpm Signup and view all the answers

What does ventricular fibrillation (V-fib) cause?

A deadly heart quiver, making the heart quiver instead of pump blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an electrocardiogram (EKG)?

To assess the electrical conduction system of the heart Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the purkinje fibers in the heart?

To increase electrical conductivity and strength of myocardial contraction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the sympathetic nerves in controlling the heart?

To increase electrical conductivity and strength of myocardial contraction Signup and view all the answers

What does atrial flutter represent?

A type of heart rhythm disorder caused by problems in the heart's electrical system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ventricular tachycardia (V-tach)?

A type of heart rhythm problem caused by irregular electrical signals in the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles) Signup and view all the answers

What does an action potential cause in the heart?

An explosion of electrical activity that leads to contraction (systole) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the left bundle branch in the electrical conduction system?

To quickly transmit electrical signals to cells of ventricles Signup and view all the answers

What component of an EKG represents atrial depolarization?

P wave Signup and view all the answers

What is preload in terms of hemodynamics?

Amount of blood returning to right side of the heart Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the atria in the heart?

To send blood to the ventricles Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the heart is responsible for the one-way flow of blood from the atria to the ventricles?

Tricuspid valve Signup and view all the answers

Where does the exchange of fluids between the blood and interstitial space primarily occur in the cardiovascular system?

Capillaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the pericardial space in the heart?

To prevent overexpansion of the heart Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the heart wall is responsible for contracting and pumping blood throughout the body?

Myocardium Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of semilunar valves in the heart?

To prevent backflow of blood into the ventricles Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the atrioventricular node (AV) in the electrical conduction system of the heart?

Slows down the electrical impulse, allowing the atria to contract before the ventricles Signup and view all the answers

Which component of an EKG represents ventricular depolarization?

QRS complex Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the purkinje fibers in the electrical conduction system of the heart?

Distribute the electrical impulse to the ventricles for coordinated contraction Signup and view all the answers

What does ventricular tachycardia (V-tach) represent in terms of heart rhythm?

Rapid and irregular heartbeat originating in the ventricles Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the sympathetic nerves in controlling the heart?

Increase electrical conductivity and strength of myocardial contraction Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the heart's electrical conduction system sets the rhythm of the heart between 61-100 beats per minute?

Sinoatrial node (SA) Signup and view all the answers

What does atrial flutter represent in terms of heart rhythm?

Regular, rapid heartbeat originating in the atria Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ventricular fibrillation (V-fib) in the heart?

Makes your heart quiver instead of pump blood, potentially leading to sudden cardiac arrest Signup and view all the answers

Which component of an EKG represents atrial depolarization?

P wave Signup and view all the answers

What is preload in terms of hemodynamics?

Amount of blood returning to the right side of the heart Signup and view all the answers

Cardiovascular System and Blood Circulation Quiz

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Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?

What is the thickest layer of cardiac muscle in the heart wall?

Which valves ensure one-way flow of blood from the atria to the ventricles?

Where is the area known as mediastinum located?

What are the chambers of the heart that receive blood from veins?

Where does the exchange of fluids between the blood and interstitial space primarily occur?

What is the main function of the sinoatrial (SA) node?

What does ventricular fibrillation (V-fib) cause?

What is the main purpose of an electrocardiogram (EKG)?

What is the function of the purkinje fibers in the heart?

What is the primary role of the sympathetic nerves in controlling the heart?

What does atrial flutter represent?

What is the primary function of ventricular tachycardia (V-tach)?

What does an action potential cause in the heart?

What is the function of the left bundle branch in the electrical conduction system?

What component of an EKG represents atrial depolarization?

What is preload in terms of hemodynamics?

What is the primary function of the atria in the heart?

Which component of the heart is responsible for the one-way flow of blood from the atria to the ventricles?

Where does the exchange of fluids between the blood and interstitial space primarily occur in the cardiovascular system?

What is the primary purpose of the pericardial space in the heart?

Which layer of the heart wall is responsible for contracting and pumping blood throughout the body?

What is the function of semilunar valves in the heart?

What is the main function of the atrioventricular node (AV) in the electrical conduction system of the heart?

Which component of an EKG represents ventricular depolarization?

What is the primary role of the purkinje fibers in the electrical conduction system of the heart?

What does ventricular tachycardia (V-tach) represent in terms of heart rhythm?

What is the main function of the sympathetic nerves in controlling the heart?

Which part of the heart's electrical conduction system sets the rhythm of the heart between 61-100 beats per minute?

What does atrial flutter represent in terms of heart rhythm?

What is the primary function of ventricular fibrillation (V-fib) in the heart?

Which component of an EKG represents atrial depolarization?

What is preload in terms of hemodynamics?

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