Ch 19, Part 1- Lecture Objectives and Study Guide

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is:

• To transport nutrients, oxygen, and hormones to cells throughout the body

• To digest food and absorb nutrients

• To protect the body against infections

• To regulate body temperature

Which type of blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to tissues?

Fill in the blank: The heart is a muscular organ divided into four chambers, two atria and two ________.

• ventricles

• lobes

• valves

• nodes

What is the difference between pulmonary and systemic circulation?

• Pulmonary circulation carries blood between the heart and lungs, while systemic circulation carries blood between the heart and the rest of the body.

• Pulmonary circulation carries oxygenated blood to the body, while systemic circulation carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

• Pulmonary circulation involves the left side of the heart, while systemic circulation involves the right side.

• Pulmonary circulation is responsible for nutrient distribution, while systemic circulation is responsible for gas exchange.

The heart is located in which part of the thoracic cavity?

• Left side

• Right side

• Center

• Back

The function of the fibrous pericardium is:

• To protect the heart and anchor it to surrounding structures

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To regulate the heart rate

• To facilitate the exchange of gases

What is the function of the pericardium?

Name the three layers of the heart wall.

• Epicardium, Myocardium, Endocardium

• Pericardium, Myocardium, Endocardium

• Epicardium, Pericardium, Endocardium

• Epicardium, Myocardium, Pericardium

What are the superficial features of the anterior aspect of the heart?

What are the four chambers of the heart?

• The four chambers of the heart are the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left ventricle.

• The four chambers of the heart are the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left aorta.

• The four chambers of the heart are the right atrium, right ventricle, left ventricle, and left aorta.

• The four chambers of the heart are the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left artery.