Anatomy and Function of the Human Heart Quiz

Explore the anatomy and function of the human heart with this quiz. Test yourself on chambers, valves, arteries, and more in cardiology.

#1

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?

Right atrium
Left atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
#2

What is the average heart rate for a resting adult?

60-70 beats per minute
80-90 beats per minute
100-110 beats per minute
120-130 beats per minute
#3

Which heart chamber has the thickest muscular wall?

Right atrium
Left atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
#4

What is the function of the papillary muscles in the heart?

Contract and pump blood
Control heart rate
Anchor and stabilize the atrioventricular valves
Generate electrical impulses
#5

What is the term for the volume of blood pumped out by each ventricle per minute?

Cardiac output
Stroke volume
Heart rate
Pulse pressure
#6

What is the main function of the heart valves?

Pump blood to the body
Prevent backflow of blood
Exchange gases with the lungs
Regulate body temperature
#7

Which vessel carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body?

Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Superior vena cava
#8

Which coronary artery is often referred to as the 'widowmaker'?

Left anterior descending (LAD) artery
Right coronary artery (RCA)
Circumflex artery
Left circumflex artery (LCx)
#9

What is the primary function of the pericardium?

Generate electrical impulses
Regulate blood pressure
Protect and lubricate the heart
Facilitate gas exchange
#10

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Arrhythmia
Angina pectoris
Myocardial infarction
Aneurysm
#11

What is the term for the contraction phase of the heart's pumping action?

Diastole
Systole
Cardiac cycle
Atrial contraction
#12

Which part of the heart's conduction system initiates the heartbeat?

SA node (sinoatrial node)
AV node (atrioventricular node)
Purkinje fibers
Bundle of His
#13

Which blood vessels supply the heart muscle with oxygen and nutrients?

Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Venules
#14

In which phase of the cardiac cycle does the heart relax and fill with blood?

Systole
Diastole
Atrial contraction
Ventricular contraction
#15

What is the function of the chordae tendineae in the heart?

Conduct electrical impulses
Regulate blood flow
Prevent valve prolapse
Contract the ventricles

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