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The heart is a non-muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
The heart is a non-muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
False
The right atrium pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body.
The right atrium pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body.
False
Veins carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body.
Veins carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body.
False
The sinoatrial (SA) node is located in the left atrium.
The sinoatrial (SA) node is located in the left atrium.
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The heart's main function is to regulate body temperature.
The heart's main function is to regulate body temperature.
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The atrioventricular (AV) node is responsible for pumping blood to the lungs.
The atrioventricular (AV) node is responsible for pumping blood to the lungs.
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Study Notes
Structure
- The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
- It is a hollow, cone-shaped organ located in the thoracic cavity, between the lungs.
- The heart is divided into four chambers:
- Right atrium (receives oxygen-depleted blood from the body)
- Right ventricle (pumps oxygen-depleted blood to the lungs)
- Left atrium (receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs)
- Left ventricle (pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body)
Blood Flow
- Deoxygenated blood from the body enters the right atrium.
- Blood flows from the right atrium to the right ventricle, then to the lungs to pick up oxygen.
- Oxygen-rich blood from the lungs enters the left atrium.
- Blood flows from the left atrium to the left ventricle, then to the rest of the body.
Blood Vessels
- Arteries: carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body.
- Veins: carry oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart.
- Capillaries: allow for exchange of oxygen and nutrients between blood and body tissues.
Heartbeat Regulation
- The heartbeat is regulated by the autonomic nervous system.
- The sinoatrial (SA) node, located in the right atrium, acts as the heart's natural pacemaker.
- The atrioventricular (AV) node, located between the atria and ventricles, relays signals from the SA node to the ventricles.
Functions
- The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues.
- The heart regulates blood pressure and circulation.
- The heart plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis and overall health.
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Description
This quiz covers the structure and functions of the human heart, including the heart's chambers, blood flow, blood vessels, heartbeat regulation, and overall functions in maintaining homeostasis and health.
