Heart Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is the primary function of the heart?
To pump blood throughout the body.
True or False: The heart has four chambers.
True.
Fill in the blank: The two upper chambers of the heart are called the _____.
Atrium
What are the names of the two lower chambers of the heart?
Ventricles.
Which side of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?
The left side.
Multiple Choice: Which structure prevents backflow of blood in the heart? A) Valve B) Artery C) Vein
A) Valve.
What is the role of the septum in the heart?
To separate the left and right sides of the heart.
True or False: The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body.
True.
Fill in the blank: The heart’s electrical conduction system includes the sinoatrial (SA) node and the _____.
atrioventricular (AV) node.
What is the term for the relaxation phase of the heart cycle?
Diastole.