Heart Anatomy and Function: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which heart sound is produced when the mitral valve closes?

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S1

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S2

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S3

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S4

Question 2

Which cell type is responsible for the heart's ability to contract?

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Cardiomyocyte

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Endothelial cell

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Fibroblast

Question 3

Which structure is responsible for separating the left and right atria?

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Interatrial septum

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Tricuspid valve

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Mitral valve

Question 4

Which of the following carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?

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Aorta

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Superior vena cava

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Pulmonary artery

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Inferior vena cava

Question 5

Which phase of the cardiac cycle involves ventricular contraction?

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Systole

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Diastole

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Isovolumetric contraction

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Isovolumetric relaxation

Question 6

Which structure initiates the electrical impulse that triggers the heartbeat?

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Sinoatrial node

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Atrioventricular node

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Bundle of His

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Purkinje fibers

Question 7

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

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Right atrium

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Left atrium

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Right ventricle

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Left ventricle

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a chamber of the human heart?

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Coronary sinus

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Right atrium

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Left ventricle

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Left atrium

Question 9

What is the name of the valve that prevents backflow of blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle?

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Mitral valve

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Aortic valve

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Tricuspid valve

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Pulmonary valve

Question 10

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

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Aorta

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Pulmonary artery

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Superior vena cava

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Pulmonary vein

Question 11

What is the term for the electrical impulse that triggers the contraction of cardiac muscle cells?

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Action potential

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Depolarization

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Repolarization

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Synaptic transmission

Question 12

Which of the following is a primary function of the pericardium?

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Protects the heart

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Lubricates the heart

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Initiates heart contractions

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Conducts electrical impulses

Question 13

What is the name of the structure that prevents backflow of blood from the ventricles to the atria?

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Atrioventricular valves

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Papillary muscles

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Chordae tendineae

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Semilunar valves

Question 14

What is the term for the relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle?

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Diastole

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Systole

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Ischemia

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Infarction

Question 15

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?

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Left atrium

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Right atrium

Question 16

Where does the electrical impulse that triggers the heart's contraction originate?

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Sinoatrial (SA) node

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Atrioventricular (AV) node

Question 17

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

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Aorta

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Pulmonary vein

Question 18

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

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Producing hormones

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Maintaining blood pressure

Question 19

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

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Pulmonary vein

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Right atrium

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Left ventricle

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Left atrium

Question 20

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

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Aorta

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Superior vena cava

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Pulmonary artery

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Inferior vena cava

Question 21

What is the term for the electrical signal that triggers the heart to contract?

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Action potential

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Depolarization

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Repolarization

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Sinoatrial node

Question 22

Which of the following is a phase of the cardiac cycle where the ventricles are relaxed and filling with blood?

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Diastole

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Systole

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Ischemia

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Arrhythmia

Question 23

What is the primary function of the pericardium?

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To protect and lubricate the heart

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To initiate the heartbeat

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To conduct electrical impulses

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To transport blood

Question 24

What is the name of the structure that separates the right and left ventricles?

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Interventricular septum

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Mitral valve

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Tricuspid valve

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Aortic valve

Question 25

Which of the following is a type of arrhythmia characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate?

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Tachycardia

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Bradycardia

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Ventricular fibrillation

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Atrial flutter

Question 26

What is the main neurotransmitter responsible for decreasing heart rate?

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Acetylcholine

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Epinephrine

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Norepinephrine

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Dopamine

Question 27

Which branch of the autonomic nervous system slows the heart rate and reduces its force of contraction?

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Parasympathetic Nervous System

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Sympathetic Nervous System

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Enteric Nervous System

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Somatic Nervous System

Question 28

Which heart valve ensures that blood flows from the left ventricle into the aorta and prevents it from flowing back?

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Aortic valve

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Tricuspid valve

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Pulmonary valve

Question 29

Which of these structures is NOT found within the left atrium of the heart?

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Tricuspid valve

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Coronary sinus

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Fossa ovalis

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Pulmonary veins

Question 30

The primary function of the atrioventricular valves is to:

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Prevent backflow of blood from the ventricles to the atria

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Control the opening and closing of the coronary arteries

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Maintain a constant heart rate

Question 31

Which structure separates the right and left atria?

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Interatrial septum

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Tricuspid valve

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Coronary sinus

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Chordae tendineae

Question 32

The electrical signal that initiates the cardiac cycle originates from the:

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Sinoatrial node (SA node)

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Bundle of His

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Purkinje fibers

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Atrioventricular node (AV node)

Question 33

Which blood vessels provide oxygenated blood to the heart muscle?

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Coronary arteries

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Pulmonary arteries

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Veins

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Capillaries

Question 34

The primary role of the myocardium is to:

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Contract to pump blood

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Regulate heart rate

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Produce electrical impulses

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Prevent infection

Question 35

Which chamber of the heart receives blood returning from the body?

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Right atrium

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Right ventricle

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Left atrium

Question 36

The protective sac surrounding the heart is called the:

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Pericardium

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Epicardium

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Myocardium

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Endocardium

Question 37

The phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart muscle relaxes and fills with blood is known as:

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Diastole

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Systole

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Fibrillation

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Ischemia

Question 38

Which sequence accurately describes the physiological pathway of blood flow through the heart chambers?

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Right atrium -> right ventricle -> left atrium -> left ventricle

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Right ventricle -> left atrium -> left ventricle -> right atrium

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Left atrium -> right atrium -> left ventricle -> right ventricle

Question 39

Which heart valve prevents backward flow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium during ventricular contraction?

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Mitral valve

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Tricuspid valve

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Aortic valve

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Pulmonary valve

Question 40

What specialized cardiac tissue is responsible for initiating and coordinating the heart's electrical impulses?

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Sinoatrial (SA) node

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Purkinje fibers

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Bundle of His

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Atrioventricular (AV) node

Question 41

Identify the major blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's tissues:

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Aorta

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Pulmonary artery

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Superior vena cava

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Coronary artery

Question 42

Which phase of the cardiac cycle involves the relaxation and filling of the ventricles with blood?

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Diastole

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Systole

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Ischemia

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Refractory period

Question 43

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

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Digestion

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Pumping blood

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Maintaining blood pressure

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Transporting oxygen

Question 44

What unique type of muscle tissue is responsible for the rhythmic contractions of the heart?

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Cardiac muscle

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Smooth muscle

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Skeletal muscle

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Epithelial muscle

Question 45

Which of the following factors can lead to an increase in heart rate?

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Exercise

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Sleep

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Hypothermia

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Rest

Question 46

What is the medical term for the condition in which the heart muscle does not receive an adequate supply of blood?

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Ischemia

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Hypertrophy

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Valvular stenosis

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Arrhythmia

Question 47

Which non-invasive diagnostic technique uses sound waves to generate images of the heart's internal structures for medical assessment?

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Echocardiogram

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Blood test

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X-ray

Question 48

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it to the systemic circulation?

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Left ventricle

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Right ventricle

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Right atrium

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Left atrium

Question 49

Which of the following is the primary function of the heart valves in the cardiovascular system?

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To prevent backflow of blood and ensure unidirectional flow

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To control blood pressure

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To generate electrical impulses for the heartbeat

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To regulate blood flow to different organs

Question 50

Which structure in the heart initiates the electrical impulse that triggers a heartbeat?

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Sinoatrial (SA) node

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Atrioventricular (AV) node

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Purkinje fibers

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Bundle of His

Question 51

What is the phase of the cardiac cycle characterized by relaxation of the heart muscle and filling of the heart chambers with blood?

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Diastole

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Systole

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Refractory period

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Ischemia

Question 52

Which of the following conditions presents with a typical clinical sign of a heart murmur?

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Abnormal heart valve function

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Hypertension (high blood pressure)

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Bacterial infection of the heart

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Congenital heart defect

Question 53

Which condition is characterized by a narrowing of the aortic valve, causing increased resistance to blood flow from the left ventricle?

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Aortic valve stenosis

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Pulmonary valve regurgitation

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Mitral valve prolapse

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Tricuspid valve insufficiency

Question 54

What is the term for the heart's ability to generate its own electrical impulses?

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Automaticity

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Excitability

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Contractility

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Conductivity

Question 55

Which layer of the heart wall consists of a lining of endothelial cells?

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Endocardium

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Pericardium

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Myocardium

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Epicardium

Question 56

What is the significance of an extended PR interval on an electrocardiogram (ECG)?

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Delayed electrical conduction through the atrioventricular node

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Myocardial infarction

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Arrhythmia

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Rapid heart rate