10 Questions
Where is the heart located?
In the thoracic cavity between the two pleural cavities
What is the function of the right side of the heart?
Pumps blood to the lungs
What is the weight of the heart approximately?
250-300 g
What is the main role of the heart valves?
Ensure a one-way flow of blood through the heart and blood vessels
What is the main function of the right side of the heart?
Pumps blood to the lungs and back to the left side of the heart
What is the size of the heart at its broadest point?
9 cm (3.5 in.) wide
What is the weight of the heart approximately?
250-300 g
What is the role of the heart valves?
Ensuring one-way blood flow
Where is the heart located?
In the thoracic cavity between the two pleural cavities
What is the size of the heart at its broadest point?
12 cm (5 in.)
Test your knowledge of the cardiovascular system with this quiz based on "Seeley's Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 9th Edition". Explore the functions and structure of the heart, its role in circulation, and more.
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