20 Questions
What is the primary function of the heart?
To pump both oxygenated and deoxygenated blood to and from the lungs and body
Which valve is located between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery?
Pulmonary semilunar valve
What is the term for the hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to plaque buildup?
Atherosclerosis
What is the name of the blood vessel that brings oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?
Pulmonary vein
What is the name of the structure that separates the heart into right and left?
Septum
What is the name of the condition that occurs when plaque builds up in the coronary arteries?
Coronary heart disease
What happens when the left side of the heart becomes weak?
Blood will back up in the lungs
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
To act as a drainage system for interstitial fluid
What is the protein in red blood cells that contains an iron atom that binds to oxygen?
Hemoglobin
What is the term used to describe a lower than normal number of red blood cells?
Anemia
What determines an individual's blood type according to the ABO blood group system?
The presence or absence of A and B antigens on red blood cells
What is the consequence of receiving a blood transfusion with the wrong blood type?
The blood cells will react with the immune system and clump together
What is the main function of the lymphatic system in relation to nutrients?
To facilitate the delivery of nutrients to cells
What is the term for the process of removing excess interstitial fluid from the body?
Downhill movement
What is the name of the mixture of lymph and fatty cells that is collected within special lymphatic vessels called lacteals?
Chyle
What is the primary function of capillaries?
To facilitate the exchange of gases and nutrients between the blood and surrounding tissues
What is the term for the fluid that originates as an interstitial fluid within the body's tissues?
Lymph
What is the primary function of lymph nodes?
To filter out bacteria and other microorganisms from the bloodstream
What is the term for the tiny, porous, and leaky tubules that collect lymph from the body's tissues?
Lymphatic capillaries
What is the term for the specialized lymph that transports fats from the intestine to the bloodstream?
Chyle
Test your knowledge of the heart's anatomy and its vital functions. Learn about the different chambers, valves, and how they work together to keep our bodies alive. This quiz covers the basics of the heart's structure and function.
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