Heart Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

What is the primary function of the heart?

A

To pump blood throughout the body.

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2
Q

True or False: The heart has four chambers.

A

True.

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3
Q

Fill in the blank: The two upper chambers of the heart are called the _____.

A

Atrium

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4
Q

What are the names of the two lower chambers of the heart?

A

Ventricles.

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5
Q

Which side of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?

A

The left side.

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6
Q

Multiple Choice: Which structure prevents backflow of blood in the heart? A) Valve B) Artery C) Vein

A

A) Valve.

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7
Q

What is the role of the septum in the heart?

A

To separate the left and right sides of the heart.

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8
Q

True or False: The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body.

A

True.

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9
Q

Fill in the blank: The heart’s electrical conduction system includes the sinoatrial (SA) node and the _____.

A

atrioventricular (AV) node.

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10
Q

What is the term for the relaxation phase of the heart cycle?

A

Diastole.

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