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Anatomy and Functionality of the Human Heart Quiz

#1

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

Left atrium
Explanation

Receives oxygenated blood from lungs

#2

Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?

Arteries
Explanation

Carry oxygenated blood away from heart

#3

What is the approximate size of a human heart?

About the size of a fist
Explanation

Approximately fist-sized

#4

Which layer of the heart is responsible for the contraction and pumping action?

Myocardium
Explanation

Responsible for heart's pumping action

#5

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

Pulmonary vein
Explanation

Not directly connected to heart

#6

Which side of the heart pumps blood to the lungs for oxygenation?

Right side
Explanation

Pumps blood to lungs for oxygenation

#7

What is the main function of the heart's atria?

Receiving blood from the body
Explanation

Receives blood from the body

#8

Which valve prevents the backflow of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium?

Mitral valve
Explanation

Prevents backflow to left atrium

#9

Which part of the heart is responsible for generating electrical impulses that regulate the heartbeat?

Sinoatrial node (SA node)
Explanation

Generates heartbeat impulses

#10

What is the primary function of heart valves?

To prevent the mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood
Explanation

Prevents blood mixing

#11

What is the average resting heart rate in adults?

60-70 beats per minute
Explanation

Average adult resting heart rate range

#12

Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body?

Left ventricle
Explanation

Pumps oxygenated blood to body

#13

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Myocardial infarction
Explanation

Medical term for heart attack

#14

Which coronary artery supplies blood to the left side of the heart?

Left main coronary artery
Explanation

Supplies left side of heart

#15

What is the medical term for an abnormally fast heart rate?

Tachycardia
Explanation

Medical term for fast heart rate

#16

What is the medical term for inflammation of the heart muscle?

Myocarditis
Explanation

Medical term for heart muscle inflammation

#17

Which hormone regulates blood pressure and sodium balance and is produced by the heart?

Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
Explanation

Heart-produced hormone regulating blood pressure

#18

Which part of the heart is responsible for conducting electrical impulses to the ventricles?

Purkinje fibers
Explanation

Conducts impulses to ventricles

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