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Anatomy of the Heart Quiz

#1

Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?

Right atrium
Explanation

Receives deoxygenated blood from the body

#2

Which valve prevents the backflow of blood from the right ventricle into the right atrium?

Tricuspid valve
Explanation

Prevents backflow into the right atrium

#3

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

Aorta
Explanation

Carries oxygenated blood away from heart

#4

What is the function of the septum in the heart?

To separate the atria from the ventricles
Explanation

Separates atria from ventricles

#5

Which of the following statements about the right side of the heart is true?

It receives deoxygenated blood from the lungs
Explanation

Receives deoxygenated blood from the lungs

#6

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

To anchor the heart valves and prevent them from inverting
Explanation

Anchors heart valves

#7

The coronary arteries are responsible for supplying blood to which part of the heart?

Muscular walls of the ventricles
Explanation

Supply blood to ventricular walls

#8

Which of the following is NOT a layer of the heart wall?

Pericardium
Explanation

Not a part of heart wall layers

#9

Which part of the conduction system in the heart is responsible for initiating the heartbeat?

Sinoatrial (SA) node
Explanation

Initiates heartbeat

#10

What happens during ventricular systole?

The ventricles contract and pump blood out of the heart
Explanation

Ventricles contract, pumping blood

#11

Which artery supplies blood to the right atrium and sinoatrial (SA) node?

Right coronary artery
Explanation

Supplies blood to right atrium and SA node

#12

During which phase of the cardiac cycle does ventricular filling occur?

Ventricular diastole
Explanation

Ventricles fill during diastole

#13

The 'Lub-Dub' sound of the heartbeat is associated with which event?

Closure of the heart valves
Explanation

Associated with valve closure

#14

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

60-80 beats per minute
Explanation

Approximate adult resting heart rate

#15

What is the function of the chordae tendineae?

To anchor the heart valves and prevent them from inverting
Explanation

Anchors heart valves

#16

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

Ventricular diastole
Explanation

Relaxation phase

#17

Which of the following hormones is NOT involved in regulating heart function?

Insulin
Explanation

Not involved in heart regulation

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