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What is the function of the pericardium?
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?
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?
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?
Which vessel arises from the left ventricle of the heart?
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What is the function of the aortic valve in the heart?
What is the function of the aortic valve in the heart?
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What is the purpose of the chordae tendinea in the heart?
What is the purpose of the chordae tendinea in the heart?
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