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What is the primary function of the heart in the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary function of the heart in the cardiovascular system?
- To filter waste from the blood
- To pump blood throughout the body (correct)
- To regulate body temperature
- To supply oxygen to the lungs
Which part of the heart is formed by the left ventricle?
Which part of the heart is formed by the left ventricle?
- Right atrium
- Apex (correct)
- Right ventricle
- Base
Where is the heart located in the human body?
Where is the heart located in the human body?
- In the pelvic region
- Behind the sternum in the thorax (correct)
- In the abdominal cavity
- Attached to the diaphragm
What supplies blood to the heart muscle itself?
What supplies blood to the heart muscle itself?
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Which of the following best describes the shape of the heart?
Which of the following best describes the shape of the heart?
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Study Notes
Cardiovascular System
- The cardiovascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is comprised of the heart and blood vessels.
- The heart, a muscular pump, is located in the chest cavity behind the sternum.
- The heart is cone-shaped with its base pointing upwards and its apex pointing downwards.
- The apex of the heart is positioned opposite the left 5th intercostal space and is formed by the left ventricle.
- The heart is supplied by the right and left coronary arteries.
- Venous drainage of the heart is achieved by the coronary veins that merge into the right atrium.
Heart Anatomy
- The heart's apex points downwards, forwards, and to the left.
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