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Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?
- Transport waste to excretion sites
- Transport oxygen to tissues
- Produce hormones (correct)
- Transport nutrients from intestine to tissues
The heart has three chambers: two atria and one ventricle.
The heart has three chambers: two atria and one ventricle.
False (B)
What type of tissue makes up the heart wall?
What type of tissue makes up the heart wall?
Myocardium
The __________ separates the heart into two parts, preventing the mixing of oxygenated and un-oxygenated blood.
The __________ separates the heart into two parts, preventing the mixing of oxygenated and un-oxygenated blood.
Match the heart valves with their locations:
Match the heart valves with their locations:
What is the main role of the atria?
What is the main role of the atria?
The pericardium contains a cavity filled with air to allow heart movement.
The pericardium contains a cavity filled with air to allow heart movement.
The AV valve on the left side of the heart is called the __________.
The AV valve on the left side of the heart is called the __________.
What happens to the AV valves when the ventricles are relaxed?
What happens to the AV valves when the ventricles are relaxed?
The aorta carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
The aorta carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
What is the phase of the cardiac cycle called when the heart muscles are relaxed?
What is the phase of the cardiac cycle called when the heart muscles are relaxed?
The ________ carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.
The ________ carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.
Match the following components of the cardiac cycle with their definitions:
Match the following components of the cardiac cycle with their definitions:
Which function is associated with capillaries?
Which function is associated with capillaries?
The right ventricle has a thicker wall compared to the left ventricle.
The right ventricle has a thicker wall compared to the left ventricle.
The ________ receives deoxygenated blood from the body before it enters the right atrium.
The ________ receives deoxygenated blood from the body before it enters the right atrium.
