10 Questions
What is the main responsibility of the cardiovascular system?
Delivering blood carrying oxygen and nutrients to body tissues
Which part of the heart controls the flow between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery?
Pulmonic valve
What separates the right side of the heart from the left side of the heart?
Septum
Where are the atrioventricular valves located?
Between the atria and the ventricles
What are the lower chambers of the heart called?
Ventricles
What is the cause of tamponade trauma?
Postoperative
What is the result of a large amount of liquid accumulating in the sack around the heart?
Reduced filling of ventricles with blood
What is the immediate intervention required for cardiac tamponade?
Drainage of the fluids
What may lead to a life-threatening condition known as tamponade?
Uremia
What is the end result of the pressure within the pericardium due to fluid accumulation?
Decreased volume and cardiac output
Test your knowledge of the cardiovascular system with this quiz. Learn about the four chambers of the heart and how the cardiovascular system delivers nutrients and oxygen to the body.
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