10 Questions
Which of the following is true about the heart in humans?
The heart pumps blood through the circulatory system.
What is the function of the heart?
To pump blood through the blood vessels of the circulatory system.
How many chambers does the heart have in humans?
Four chambers
Which of the following animals has a heart with two chambers?
Fish
What prevents backflow of blood in the heart?
Heart valves
Which of the following substances can be removed using a chest tube?
Blood
What is another name for an intrapleural chest tube?
Bülau drain
Who first advocated the concept of chest drainage?
Hippocrates
During which epidemic was chest drainage widely used to evacuate post-pneumonic empyema?
Influenza epidemic
What type of tube is often used for chest drainage and involves a flutter valve or underwater seal?
Fenestrated plastic tube
Test your knowledge about the human heart and its functions in this informative quiz! Explore the anatomy, size, and location of this vital organ, as well as its role in the circulatory system.
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