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What is the primary function of the pericardium?
What is the primary function of the pericardium?
- To prevent overfilling of the heart with blood (correct)
- To regulate blood pressure
- To stimulate the heart's contractions
- To produce lymphatic fluid
Which valves are located between the atria and the ventricles?
Which valves are located between the atria and the ventricles?
- Aortic semilunar valves
- Pulmonary semilunar valves
- Atrioventricular valves (correct)
- Bicuspid valves
What is the function of the chordae tendineae?
What is the function of the chordae tendineae?
- To regulate blood flow through the heart
- To anchor the AV valves to the papillary muscles (correct)
- To separate the atria and ventricles
- To stimulate the heart's contractions
What is unique about the cardiac muscle?
What is unique about the cardiac muscle?
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What is the pathway of blood through the heart and lungs?
What is the pathway of blood through the heart and lungs?
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What is the function of the semilunar valves?
What is the function of the semilunar valves?
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