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True or false: The heart in humans, mammals, and birds is divided into four chambers?
True or false: The heart in humans, mammals, and birds is divided into four chambers?
True
True or false: Fish have three chambers in their heart?
True or false: Fish have three chambers in their heart?
False
True or false: The heart is enclosed in a protective sac called the pericardium?
True or false: The heart is enclosed in a protective sac called the pericardium?
True
True or false: The heart pumps blood with a rhythm determined by a group of pacemaker cells in the sinoatrial node?
True or false: The heart pumps blood with a rhythm determined by a group of pacemaker cells in the sinoatrial node?
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True or false: The heart is always located on the right side in all vertebrates?
True or false: The heart is always located on the right side in all vertebrates?
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Study Notes
Heart Structure and Location
- In humans, mammals, and birds, the heart is divided into four chambers.
- Fish have a different heart structure, with only two chambers in their heart.
- There is a protective sac called the pericardium that encloses the heart.
- The heart pumps blood with a rhythm determined by a group of pacemaker cells located in the sinoatrial node.
Heart Location in Vertebrates
- The heart is not always located on the right side in all vertebrates.
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Test your knowledge about the structure and function of the human heart, including its role in the circulatory system and its anatomical location. Explore the chambers and functions of this vital organ.
