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What is the primary function of the semilunar valves?
What is the primary function of the semilunar valves?
- To facilitate the mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood
- To pump blood through the arteries
- To prevent backflow of blood into the ventricles (correct)
- To regulate blood pressure
What is the name of the blood vessels that supply oxygenated blood to the myocardium?
What is the name of the blood vessels that supply oxygenated blood to the myocardium?
- Vena cava
- Pulmonary arteries
- Coronary arteries (correct)
- Aorta
Which of the following is NOT part of the intrinsic conduction system?
Which of the following is NOT part of the intrinsic conduction system?
- Atrioventricular node
- Sympathetic nervous system (correct)
- Sinoatrial node
- Bundle of His
What does the P wave on an electrocardiogram represent?
What does the P wave on an electrocardiogram represent?
During which phase of the cardiac cycle do the atria contract simultaneously?
During which phase of the cardiac cycle do the atria contract simultaneously?
What is the formula for calculating cardiac output?
What is the formula for calculating cardiac output?
What is the primary function of the valves in the heart?
What is the primary function of the valves in the heart?
Which type of circulation strictly provides blood to the heart?
Which type of circulation strictly provides blood to the heart?
What is the function of the atrioventricular valves?
What is the function of the atrioventricular valves?
How many valves are in the heart?
How many valves are in the heart?
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
What is the function of the cardiac conduction system?
What is the function of the cardiac conduction system?
What is the term for the system of blood vessels that carries blood from the right ventricle to the lungs?
What is the term for the system of blood vessels that carries blood from the right ventricle to the lungs?
What is the estimated total blood volume for an average adult?
What is the estimated total blood volume for an average adult?
Where is the heart located in the body?
Where is the heart located in the body?
What is the purpose of the serous pericardium?
What is the purpose of the serous pericardium?
What is the approximate weight of the heart?
What is the approximate weight of the heart?
What percentage of total body weight is made up of blood?
What percentage of total body weight is made up of blood?
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