Anatomy of the Heart Quiz

What is the main job of the heart?

• To expel waste products like carbon dioxide

• To deliver nutrients and oxygen to the body's tissues

• To pump blood via the veins, capillaries, and arteries

• To keep the blood flowing properly

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Where is the human heart located?

• Derived from the embryonic mesodermal germ layer

• Between the lungs in the thoracic cavity

• Slightly towards the left of the sternum

• All of the above

What are the 4 main parts of the human heart?

• Blood vessels

• Valves

• Chambers

• The Heart Walls

Which layer of the heart wall is responsible for the pumping action?

• None of the above

• Endocardium

• Myocardium

• Epicardium

Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body?

• Left ventricle

• Left atrium

• Right ventricle

• Right atrium

What type of blood vessels are mainly involved in supplying oxygenated blood away from the heart to all other parts of the body?

• Capillaries

• Veins

• Arteries

• Aorta

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

• None of the above

• Semilunar valve

• Mitral valve

• Tricuspid valve

Which part of the heart's conduction system sends the signals that make the heart beat?

• Atrioventricular (AV) node

• Right bundle branch

• Left bundle branch

• Sinoatrial (SA) node

How much blood does the heart pump in a day throughout the body?

• 3-4 litres

• 1,000-2,000 litres

• 6,000-7,500 litres

• 10,000-12,000 litres

On average, how many times does the heart beat in a day?

• 150,000-180,000 times

• 100,000-120,000 times

• 200,000-220,000 times

• 50,000-60,000 times