5 Questions
What are the four hollow chambers of the heart?
Two atria and two ventricles
Which chambers of the heart primarily act as receiving chambers?
Superior atria
Which chambers of the heart are referred to as the discharging chambers?
Inferior, thick-walled ventricles
What is the name of the septum that divides the heart longitudinally?
Interventricular septum
Where does blood go when the inferior, thick-walled ventricles contract?
Out of the heart and into circulation
Test your knowledge about the cardiovascular system, its functions, and structures including the heart, blood vessels, and blood. Learn about the role of this system in transporting nutrients and removing waste from the body.
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