Cardiovascular System Quiz
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Where is the heart located?

  • In the thoracic cavity between the two pleural cavities (correct)
  • In the cranial cavity
  • In the pelvic cavity
  • In the abdominal cavity

    • What is the function of the right side of the heart?

  • Pumps blood to the lungs (correct)
  • Pumps blood to all other tissues of the body
  • Regulates blood supply
  • Generates blood pressure

    • What is the weight of the heart approximately?

  • 250-300 g (correct)
  • 100-150 g
  • 350-400 g
  • 150-200 g

    • What is the main role of the heart valves?

    <p>Ensure a one-way flow of blood through the heart and blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the right side of the heart?

    <p>Pumps blood to the lungs and back to the left side of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size of the heart at its broadest point?

    <p>9 cm (3.5 in.) wide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the weight of the heart approximately?

    <p>250-300 g</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the heart valves?

    <p>Ensuring one-way blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the heart located?

    <p>In the thoracic cavity between the two pleural cavities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size of the heart at its broadest point?

    <p>12 cm (5 in.)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Heart Location

    • Located in the chest, slightly to the left of the center.

    Heart Size and Weight

    • Approximately the size of a fist
    • Weighs about 10 ounces

    Heart Function

    • Pumps blood throughout the body
    • Right side pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs to receive oxygen
    • Left side pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body

    Heart Valves

    • Ensure blood flows in the correct direction.
    • Prevent backflow of blood

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    Description

    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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