Anatomy and Function of the Mammalian Heart Quiz

Test your knowledge on heart chambers, valves, arteries, and more! Discover cardiovascular functions and conditions in this insightful quiz.

#1

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs?

Left atrium
Right atrium
Left ventricle
Right ventricle
#2

What is the function of the heart valve?

To regulate blood pressure
To produce red blood cells
To prevent the backflow of blood
To control heart rate
#3

What is the approximate resting heart rate of an average adult?

50-60 beats per minute
70-80 beats per minute
90-100 beats per minute
110-120 beats per minute
#4

Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation?

Aorta
Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Vena cava
#5

Which of the following is NOT a valve of the heart?

Tricuspid valve
Bicuspid valve
Pulmonary valve
Aortic valve
#6

Which of the following is not a major blood vessel connected to the heart?

Aorta
Vena cava
Pulmonary vein
Esophagus
#7

What is the sinoatrial node (SA node) responsible for?

Generating electrical impulses to regulate heart rhythm
Transporting oxygenated blood to the body
Producing white blood cells
Storing excess glucose
#8

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

Systole
Diastole
Arrhythmia
Bradycardia
#9

Which artery supplies oxygenated blood to the heart muscle itself?

Coronary artery
Pulmonary artery
Carotid artery
Femoral artery
#10

What is the term for the network of specialized cells that conduct electrical impulses through the heart?

Bundle of His
Purkinje fibers
Tendinous cords
Chordae tendineae
#11

Which layer of the heart wall is responsible for the heart's contraction?

Endocardium
Myocardium
Pericardium
Epicardium
#12

Which part of the brain controls heart rate and rhythm?

Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Hypothalamus
Medulla oblongata
#13

What is the term for the condition where fatty deposits build up in the arteries, restricting blood flow?

Atherosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis
Thrombosis
Embolism
#14

Which of the following is NOT a function of the pericardium?

Protecting the heart from infection
Preventing overfilling of the heart with blood
Producing hormones for heart regulation
Reducing friction between the heart and surrounding organs
#15

What is the medical term for the condition commonly known as a 'heart attack'?

Myocardial infarction
Angina pectoris
Arrhythmia
Aortic dissection

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