Heart Anatomy and Physiology: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which cardiac valve prevents the backflow of blood into the left atrium during ventricular contraction?

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Mitral valve (Bicuspid valve)

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Tricuspid valve

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Pulmonary valve

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Aortic valve

Question 2

The period of the cardiac cycle when all the heart's chambers are relaxed and filling with blood is known as:

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Diastole

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Systole

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Repolarization

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Plateau

Question 3

Which coronary artery supplies blood to the right ventricle of the heart?

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Right coronary artery

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Left coronary artery

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Left circumflex artery

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Posterior descending artery

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a function of the pericardium surrounding the heart?

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Contains cardiac muscle fibers

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Protects and lubricates the heart

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Anchors the heart in the mediastinum

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Prevents overstretching of the heart

Question 5

The volume of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction is known as the:

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Stroke volume

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Cardiac output

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Ejection fraction

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Preload

Question 6

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

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Arteries

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Veins

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Capillaries

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Lymph vessels

Question 7

The heart sound that is produced when the mitral and tricuspid valves close at the beginning of systole is known as the:

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First heart sound (S1)

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Second heart sound (S2)

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Third heart sound (S3)

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Fourth heart sound (S4)

Question 8

Which wave on an ECG represents the electrical signal that causes the ventricles to contract?

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QRS complex

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P wave

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T wave

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U wave

Question 9

During which phase of the cardiac cycle do the heart's ventricles fully relax, enabling them to fill with blood?

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Ventricular Diastole

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Atrial Systole

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Isovolumetric Contraction

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Ventricular Systole

Question 10

Which arrhythmia is often linked to coronary artery disease due to the presence of ischemic and irritable heart tissue?

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Ventricular Tachycardia

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Atrial Fibrillation

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Supraventricular Tachycardia

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Bradycardia

Question 11

Which chamber of the heart initially receives deoxygenated blood from the body?

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Right atrium

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Left atrium

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Left ventricle

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Right ventricle

Question 12

Which of the following valves prevents backflow of blood into the left ventricle during ventricular systole?

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Aortic valve

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Mitral valve

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Tricuspid valve

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Pulmonary valve

Question 13

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

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To initiate electrical impulses that trigger the heartbeat

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To receive nerve impulses from the autonomic nervous system

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To relay electrical impulses from the atria to the ventricles

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To regulate blood pressure within the pulmonary circulation

Question 14

What is the significance of the coronary arteries?

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They supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle

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They drain deoxygenated blood from the heart muscle

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They regulate the heart rate and rhythm

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They prevent the formation of blood clots in the heart

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an electrical event during the cardiac cycle?

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S1 and S2 heart sounds

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P wave

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T wave

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QRS complex

Question 16

What is the normal range for the QT interval on an electrocardiogram (ECG)?

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0.35-0.45 seconds

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0.20-0.30 seconds

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0.05-0.15 seconds

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0.50-0.60 seconds

Question 17

Which of the following conditions can result from impaired contractility of the myocardium?

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Heart failure

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Arrhythmias

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Atherosclerosis

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Coronary artery disease

Question 18

What is the role of the cardiac lymphatic system?

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To remove excess fluid and waste products from the heart

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To provide nutrients and oxygen to the heart muscle

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To regulate blood pressure within the coronary circulation

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To prevent the development of heart infections

Question 19

In Tetralogy of Fallot, explain the pathophysiology and the resulting hemodynamic changes.

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Right ventricular hypertrophy, right heart enlargement, increased pulmonary blood flow, and systemic hypoxia

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Left ventricular hypertrophy, left heart enlargement, decreased pulmonary blood flow, and systemic hyperoxemia

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Tricuspid regurgitation, mitral valve prolapse, atrial fibrillation, and heart failure

Question 20

How does the vagus nerve affect heart rate?

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It slows down heart rate.

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It speeds up heart rate.

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It widens coronary arteries.

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It narrows blood vessels.

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT considered part of the three-layered structure of the heart?

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Endopleura

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Pericardium

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Epicardium

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Myocardium

Question 22

During which phase of the cardiac cycle do the ventricles fill with blood from the atria?

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Diastole

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Systole

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Atrial systole

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Ventricular systole

Question 23

What is the name of the blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the heart muscle?

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Coronary artery

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Aorta

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Pulmonary artery

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Vena cava

Question 24

What is the term for the condition characterized by inflammation of the heart muscle?

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Myocarditis

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Endocarditis

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Pericarditis

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Atherosclerosis

Question 25

What is the phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart's ventricles contract, pushing blood out of the heart?

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Systole

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Diastole

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Ischemia

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Refractory period

Question 26

What is the name of the region of the heart that generates the electrical impulses that initiate the heartbeat?

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Sinoatrial node

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Action potential

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Depolarization wave

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Refractory period

Question 27

What is the largest artery in the body, responsible for carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart?

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Aorta

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Artery

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Vein

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Capillary

Question 28

Myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, is caused by which of the following?

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Blocked blood flow to the heart muscle

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Cardiac arrhythmia

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High blood pressure

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Congenital heart defect

Question 29

Trace the pathway of electrical impulses through the heart's intrinsic conduction system, starting from its origin and ending with ventricular contraction.

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Sinoatrial (SA) node → Atrioventricular (AV) node → Bundle of His → Left and right bundle branches → Purkinje fibers.

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AV node → SA node → Bundle of His → Left and right bundle branches → Purkinje fibers.

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Bundle of His → SA node → AV node → Left and right bundle branches → Purkinje fibers.

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Purkinje fibers → Left and right bundle branches → Bundle of His → AV node → SA node.

Question 30

Trace the path of blood flow from the right ventricle to the left atrium, identifying the structures and their roles in the pulmonary circulation.

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A. Right ventricle -> pulmonary artery -> lungs -> pulmonary vein -> left atrium

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B. Right ventricle -> aorta -> lungs -> pulmonary vein -> left atrium

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C. Right ventricle -> pulmonary vein -> lungs -> pulmonary artery -> left atrium

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D. Right ventricle -> left atrium -> lungs -> pulmonary vein -> pulmonary artery

Question 31

Which structure divides the left and right ventricles?

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Interventricular septum

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Chordae tendineae

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Papillary muscle

Question 32

Which blood vessel carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart?

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Aorta

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Pulmonary vein

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Pulmonary artery

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Superior vena cava

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a function of the heart?

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Pumping lymph

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Maintaining blood pressure

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Regulating body temperature

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Pumping blood

Question 34

What is the term for the electrical impulse that triggers the heartbeat?

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Sinoatrial node

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Bundle of His

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Atrioventricular node

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Purkinje fibers

Question 35

Which chamber of the heart has the thickest muscular walls?

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Left ventricle

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Right atrium

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Right ventricle

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Left atrium

Question 36

Which membrane lines the heart and its chambers?

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Endocardium

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Myocardium

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Epicardium

Question 37

Which factor typically increases heart rate?

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Exercise

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Fasting

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Sleep

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Cold temperatures

Question 38

What is the term for a condition characterized by a weakened and enlarged heart muscle?

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Cardiomyopathy

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Atherosclerosis

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Arrhythmia

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Ischemia

Question 39

Which of the following chambers receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?

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Left atrium

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Aorta

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Right ventricle

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Right atrium

Question 40

What is the name of the electrical impulse that initiates the heartbeat?

Accepted Answer

Sinoatrial node (SA node)

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Bundle of His

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Atrioventricular node (AV node)

Question 41

What is the term for the phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart relaxes and fills with blood?

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Diastole

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Ischemia

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Tachycardia

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Systole

Question 42

Which of the following blood vessels carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body?

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Aorta

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Pulmonary artery

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Coronary sinus

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Vena cava

Question 43

What is the primary function of the pericardium?

Accepted Answer

Encloses and protects the heart

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Generate electrical impulses

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Filter blood

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Pump blood

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a major blood vessel associated with the heart?

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Femoral artery

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Aorta

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Coronary sinus

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Pulmonary artery

Question 45

What is the term for an abnormal heart rhythm that is characterized by rapid and irregular electrical impulses in the atria?

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Atrial fibrillation

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Tachycardia

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Ventricular fibrillation

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Bradycardia

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing heart disease?

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Regular exercise

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Smoking

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Obesity

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High blood pressure

Question 47

What is the main function of the coronary arteries?

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Supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle

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Lubricate the heart

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Carry blood away from the heart

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Filter the blood

Question 48

Which valve prevents blood from flowing back from the left ventricle into the left atrium?

Accepted Answer

Mitral valve

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Aortic valve

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Pulmonary valve

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Tricuspid valve

Question 49

What is the heart's natural pacemaker, responsible for initiating the electrical impulse that controls the heartbeat?

Accepted Answer

Sinoatrial (SA) node

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Bundle of His

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Purkinje fibers

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Atrioventricular (AV) node

Question 50

A heart murmur is often a sign of which of the following?

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Valve dysfunction

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Normal heart function

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Increased heart rate

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Increased blood viscosity

Question 51

What is the primary function of the coronary arteries?

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Deliver oxygenated blood to the heart muscle

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Transport deoxygenated blood away from the heart

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Control blood pressure

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Regulate heart rate

Question 52

Chest pain during a heart attack is primarily caused by:

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Insufficient oxygen supply to the heart muscle

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Normal heart function

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Increased blood flow to the heart

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Elevated blood pressure

Question 53

What is the main role of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart?

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Protection and support of the heart

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Pumps blood throughout the body

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Regulates heart rate

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Controls blood pressure

Question 54

The heart's ability to generate its own electrical impulses is known as:

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Automaticity

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Contractility

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Conductivity

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Excitability

Question 55

A rapid and irregular heartbeat is characteristic of which cardiac arrhythmia?

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Atrial fibrillation

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Normal sinus rhythm

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Bradycardia