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Where does the coronary sulcus lie in relation to the heart structure?
Where does the coronary sulcus lie in relation to the heart structure?
What separates the left and right atria?
What separates the left and right atria?
Which valve is composed of three flaps known as cusps?
Which valve is composed of three flaps known as cusps?
What anatomical structure attaches the cusps of the atrioventricular valve to the cardiac skeleton?
What anatomical structure attaches the cusps of the atrioventricular valve to the cardiac skeleton?
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Where does the right atrium receive deoxygenated blood from?
Where does the right atrium receive deoxygenated blood from?
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Which cardiac chamber does the blood pass into after leaving the right atrium?
Which cardiac chamber does the blood pass into after leaving the right atrium?
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What is the main responsibility of the cardiovascular system?
What is the main responsibility of the cardiovascular system?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the pericardium?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the pericardium?
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What is the purpose of the pulmonary circuit in the cardiovascular system?
What is the purpose of the pulmonary circuit in the cardiovascular system?
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Where does blood from the systemic circuit return to in order to complete its cycle?
Where does blood from the systemic circuit return to in order to complete its cycle?
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What is the main function of the ventricles in the heart?
What is the main function of the ventricles in the heart?
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Which part of the heart covers the outer surface and is also known as the epicardium?
Which part of the heart covers the outer surface and is also known as the epicardium?
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Which is the correct function of the left atrium in the heart?
Which is the correct function of the left atrium in the heart?
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Which valve allows blood to move from the left atrium to the left ventricle?
Which valve allows blood to move from the left atrium to the left ventricle?
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What is the primary function of the left ventricle in the heart?
What is the primary function of the left ventricle in the heart?
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Which heart valve prevents the backflow of blood from the ascending aorta into the left ventricle?
Which heart valve prevents the backflow of blood from the ascending aorta into the left ventricle?
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What type of cells in the heart establish the rate of contraction?
What type of cells in the heart establish the rate of contraction?
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What type of contraction is defined as the relaxation of the heart?
What type of contraction is defined as the relaxation of the heart?
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