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Cardiovascular System Overview

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Where does the left ventricle pump blood into?

Aorta (correct)

Superior vena cava

Pulmonary trunk

Inferior vena cava

Which chamber is the thickest and most muscular?

Left ventricle (correct)

Left atrium

Right atrium

Right ventricle

Where does the right atrium receive deoxygenated blood from?

Left ventricle

Pulmonary trunk

Aorta

Superior and inferior vena cavae (correct)

What is the function of the pericardial cavity?

Secretion of pericardial fluid to reduce friction Signup and view all the answers

Where does the right ventricle pump blood into?

Pulmonary trunk Signup and view all the answers

Where is the base of the heart located?

Toward the right shoulder Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the AV valves in the heart?

Prevent blood from returning to the ventricles after contraction Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the SL valves in the heart?

Prevent blood from returning to the ventricles after contraction Signup and view all the answers

Which heart valve is described as having three cusps?

Tricuspid Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Chordae tendinae in the heart?

Anchor the AV valves to prevent backflow Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the heart consists of cardiac muscle tissue?

Myocardium Signup and view all the answers