10 Questions
What is the major function of the cardiovascular system?
Transportation of oxygen, nutrients, and wastes
Where is the apex of the heart directed?
Left hip
What is the function of the fibrous pericardium?
Provides superficial covering for the heart
What is the role of the visceral pericardium?
Forms the outermost layer of the heart wall
What does serous fluid in the heart do?
Allows the heart to beat easily in a relatively frictionless environment
What is the major function of the cardiovascular system?
Facilitate transportation of oxygen and nutrients
Where does the heart's apex point towards?
Left hip
Which layer of the pericardium is the innermost and also the outermost layer of the heart wall?
Visceral pericardium
What does the serous fluid in the heart allow?
The heart to beat easily in a relatively frictionless environment
What is the orientation of the base of the heart?
Pointed toward the right shoulder and lies beneath the second rib
Test your knowledge about the structure and function of the cardiovascular system, which includes the heart and blood vessels responsible for transporting essential substances throughout the body. Learn about the orientation and major functions of this vital system.
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