Human Anatomy: The Heart and Circulatory System
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What is the number of cusps present in the mitral valve?

  • Four
  • Two (correct)
  • One
  • Three
  • Which valve closes during ventricular diastole?

  • Tricuspid valve
  • Mitral valve
  • Pulmonary valve (correct)
  • Aortic valve (correct)
  • What is the primary function of the heart?

  • To filter blood impurities
  • To pump blood into the blood vessels (correct)
  • To store white blood cells
  • To produce oxygenated blood
  • Where is the coronary sinus located?

    <p>Ending in the right atrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?

    <p>Left atrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of blood do all arteries carry, except pulmonary arteries?

    <p>Oxygenated blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of veins?

    <p>Transport blood towards the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the position of the heart is true?

    <p>The apex is directed anteriorly and to the left</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of blood vessels carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the body?

    <p>Arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following arteries has a tortuous course?

    <p>Uterine artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about end arteries?

    <p>Obstruction leads to ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure encloses the heart?

    <p>Pericardium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following valves is located between the left atrium and left ventricle?

    <p>Mitral valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about pulmonary veins is correct?

    <p>They transport oxygenated blood to the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of blood that enters the right atrium?

    <p>Superior and inferior venae cava</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many surfaces does the heart have?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

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