5 Questions
Which layer of simple squamous epithelium lines the inside of the heart?
Endocardium
To which chamber does blood transported by the pulmonary veins return?
Left atrium
What is the valve between the left ventricle and the blood vessel leaving the left ventricle?
Aortic semilunar valve
What is the bulk of the heart composed of?
Cardiac muscle
Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
Arteries
Study Notes
Heart Structure and Function
- The endothelium, a layer of simple squamous epithelium, lines the inside of the heart.
- Blood transported by the pulmonary veins returns to the left atrium.
- The aortic valve is located between the left ventricle and the aorta, the blood vessel leaving the left ventricle.
- The bulk of the heart is composed of cardiac muscle, also known as myocardium.
- Arteries, specifically the aorta and its branches, carry blood away from the heart.
Test your knowledge of the cardiovascular system with this quiz covering topics such as heart anatomy and blood circulation. Answer questions about the layers of the heart, blood transportation, and heart valves.
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