The Heart

What is the membrane around the heart called?

• Mediastinum

• Pericardium

• Pleural Sac

Which of the following is the middle layer of the heart?

• Epicardium

• Endocardium

• Myocardium

Which part of the heart receives blood from the the rest of the body via the vena cava?

• Left Atrium

• Left Ventricle

• Right Atrium

• Right Ventricle

Which chamber of the heart pumps blood to the body via the aorta?

• Left Atrium

• Left Ventricle

• Right Atrium

• Right Ventricle

Do veins carry blood to or from the heart?

• To the heart.

• From the heart.

Which of the following is NOT true relating to the heart?

• Blood is returned to the right atrium via the cranial and caudal vena cava.

• Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

• Valves in the heart are there to prevent back-flow of blood.

• The left side of the heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

If there is a problem with a heart valve, it often results in a heart ______.

Heart attacks are common in pets.

• True

• False

Which of the following is the most common type of heart disease seen in pets?

• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

• Coronary Disease

• Heart Cancer

Failure of which valve is the most common cause of CHF in dogs?

• Pulmonary Valve

• Aortic Valce

• Tricuspid Valve

• Mitral Valve