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What is the cardiovascular system?
What is the cardiovascular system?
A closed system of the heart and blood vessels
What are the primary functions of the cardiovascular system? (Select all that apply)
What are the primary functions of the cardiovascular system? (Select all that apply)
Where is the heart located?
Where is the heart located?
Thorax between the lungs in the inferior mediastinum
The pointed apex of the heart is directed toward the right hip.
The pointed apex of the heart is directed toward the right hip.
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The ________ is a double-walled sac surrounding the heart.
The ________ is a double-walled sac surrounding the heart.
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three layers of the heart wall?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three layers of the heart wall?
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What is the outer layer of the heart known as?
What is the outer layer of the heart known as?
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Study Notes
Cardiovascular System
- A closed system of the heart and blood vessels
- The heart pumps blood
- Blood vessels carry blood to all parts of the body
- Delivers oxygen and nutrients to cells and tissues
- Removes carbon dioxide and other waste products from cells and tissues
The Heart
- Located in the thorax between the lungs in the inferior mediastinum
- The apex of the heart points towards the left hip
- The base of the heart points towards the right shoulder
- About the size of your fist
Heart Coverings/Layers
- Pericardium is a double-walled sac
- Fibrous Pericardium: Loose and superficial
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Serous Pericardium: Deep to the fibrous pericardium, composed of two layers:
- Visceral Pericardium: Also known as the Epicardium, next to the heart
- Parietal Pericardium: Outside layer lining the fibrous pericardium
- Serous fluid fills the space between the layers of the pericardium
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Heart wall has three layers:
- Epicardium: The visceral pericardium, outer layer, composed of connective tissue
- Myocardium: Middle layer, composed mostly of cardiac muscle
- Endocardium: Inner layer composed of endothelium
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This quiz provides an overview of the cardiovascular system, focusing on the structure and function of the heart, blood vessels, and their coverings. Explore the importance of the heart in pumping blood and delivering essential nutrients to the body. Test your knowledge on the anatomical features and layers of the heart.
