12 Questions
Where does the left ventricle pump blood into?
Aorta
Which chamber is the thickest and most muscular?
Left ventricle
Where does the right atrium receive deoxygenated blood from?
Superior and inferior vena cavae
What is the function of the pericardial cavity?
Secretion of pericardial fluid to reduce friction
Where does the right ventricle pump blood into?
Pulmonary trunk
Where is the base of the heart located?
Toward the right shoulder
What is the main function of the AV valves in the heart?
Prevent blood from returning to the ventricles after contraction
What is the function of the SL valves in the heart?
Prevent blood from returning to the ventricles after contraction
Which heart valve is described as having three cusps?
Tricuspid
What is the main function of the Chordae tendinae in the heart?
Anchor the AV valves to prevent backflow
Which layer of the heart acts as a lubricant to reduce friction between the parietal and visceral layer of the pericardium?
Parietal layer of the Serous Pericardium
Which layer of the heart consists of cardiac muscle tissue?
Myocardium
Test your knowledge on the cardiovascular system, including pump systems, location, and structure of the heart. Learn about the pulmonary and systemic pumps, the mediastinum and pericardial cavity locations, and the external structure such as the apex and base of the heart.
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