CET Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology 1

Question 1

What is the primary function of the heart?

Accepted Answer

To pump blood throughout the body

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To produce red blood cells.

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To regulate body temperature.

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To digest nutrients.

Question 2

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygen-poor blood from the body?

Accepted Answer

Right atrium

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Left ventricle

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Left atrium

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Right ventricle

Question 3

What separates the left and right sides of the heart?

Accepted Answer

The septum

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The atria

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The pericardium

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The valves

Question 4

Which valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle?

Accepted Answer

Mitral valve

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Tricuspid valve

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Pulmonary valve

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Aortic valve

Question 5

What is the function of the sinoatrial (SA) node?

Accepted Answer

To initiate the heartbeat

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To pump oxygen to the body

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To regulate blood pressure

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To close the heart valves

Question 6

Where does blood go after it leaves the right ventricle?

Accepted Answer

To the lungs

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To the brain

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To the left atrium

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To the aorta

Question 7

Which part of the heart has the thickest walls?

Accepted Answer

Left ventricle

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Right atrium

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Right ventricle

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Left atrium

Question 8

What is the primary role of coronary arteries?

Accepted Answer

To supply the heart muscle with blood

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To carry blood to the lungs

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To remove waste from the heart

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To regulate heart rate

Question 9

What is the function of the aorta?

Accepted Answer

To carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the body

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To collect blood from veins

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To pump blood into the lungs

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To return blood to the right atrium