Circulatory System Pathways
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What is the primary function of the sinoatrial node in the heart?

  • To separate oxygenated and deoxygenated blood
  • To transport nutrients to the heart muscle
  • To regulate the heartbeat (correct)
  • To pump blood throughout the body
  • What is the main difference between smooth muscle and skeletal muscle?

  • Smooth muscle is involuntary, skeletal muscle is voluntary (correct)
  • Smooth muscle is found in the heart, skeletal muscle is found in the bones
  • Smooth muscle is voluntary, skeletal muscle is involuntary
  • Smooth muscle is found in the bones, skeletal muscle is found in the heart
  • What is the purpose of the septum in the heart?

  • To separate oxygenated and deoxygenated blood (correct)
  • To regulate the heartbeat
  • To transport nutrients to the heart muscle
  • To pump blood throughout the body
  • What is the difference between arteries and veins?

    <p>Arteries carry oxygenated blood, veins carry deoxygenated blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the atrioventricular node in the heart?

    <p>To transmit electrical signals from the sinoatrial node</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the pulmonary arteries in the heart?

    <p>To carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the valves in the heart?

    <p>To prevent backflow of blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the aorta in the heart?

    <p>To carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the venae cavae in the heart?

    <p>To carry deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Purkinjie fibres in the heart?

    <p>To transmit electrical signals to the ventricles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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