Heart Anatomy and Function Assessment

In which direction is the apex of the heart pointed?

• Towards the right shoulder

• Towards the left hip

• Towards the spine

• Towards the right hip

How many times does the heart contract per minute?

• 60 times

• 72 times

• 80 times

• 90 times

How much blood does the heart pump in one year?

• Enough to fill a bathtub

• Enough to fill a swimming pool

• Enough to fill an Olympic sized swimming pool

• Enough to fill a lake

What is the protective layer of tissue covering the surface of the heart called?

• Myocardium

• Endocardium

• Pericardium

• Epicardium

What is the function of the fibrous pericardium?

• Produces lubricating fluid

• Anchors the heart in place

• Pumps blood

• Transports oxygen

Which layer of the pericardium produces lubricating fluid?

• Fibrous pericardium

• Myocardium

• Serous pericardium

• Endocardium

Which part of the serous pericardium is closest to the heart?

• Parietal pericardium

• Visceral pericardium

• Fibrous pericardium

• Myocardium

What is the main function of the pericardium?

• To pump blood

• To protect the heart

• To generate electrical impulses

• To transport oxygen

What is the outermost layer of the heart known as?

• Myocardium

• Endocardium

• Epicardium

• Pericardium

Which blood vessel branches into the right and left pulmonary arteries?

• Pulmonary trunk

• Aorta

• Vena cava

• Coronary artery