Human Heart Anatomy
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What is the function of the pericardium?

  • Regulate blood flow in the heart
  • Produce cardiac muscle cells
  • Protect the heart and allow its contraction with minimal friction (correct)
  • Aid in oxygen exchange

    • Which statement best describes the structure of the heart?

  • The right atrium is separated from the left ventricle by the bicuspid valve
  • The heart consists of ONE atria and two ventricles
  • The wall of the heart is made of cardiac muscle and is divided into right and left halves (correct)
  • The heart is primarily composed of skeletal muscle

    • What is the role of the papillary muscles in the heart?

  • Regulate heart rate
  • Control blood pressure in the ventricles
  • Produce red blood cells
  • Prevent the eversion of A-V valves into the atria during ventricular contraction (correct)

    • Which vessel arises from the left ventricle of the heart?

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

    What is the function of the aortic valve in the heart?

    <p>Guard the opening of the aorta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the chordae tendinea in the heart?

    <p>Prevent eversion of A-V valves into the atria during ventricular contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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