Chapter 11: Cardiovascular System Study Guide

Identify the sinoatrial node.

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Which layer of the heart is responsible for its contractions?

• Endocardium

• Myocardium

• Pericardium

• Epicardium

Which chambers of the heart receive blood from the body and lungs?

• Ventricles

• Atria

• Valves

• Septum

Which chamber has thicker walls?

• Left atrium

• Right atrium

• Left ventricle

• Right ventricle

Identify the locations of the valves: Which valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle?

• Aortic Valve

• Mitral Valve

• Pulmonary Valve

• Tricuspid Valve

The valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle is:

• Mitral valve

• Tricuspid valve

• Aortic valve

• Pulmonary valve

The valve between the left ventricle and aorta is:

• Mitral valve

• Tricuspid valve

• Aortic valve

• Pulmonary valve

The valve between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery is:

• Mitral valve

• Tricuspid valve

• Aortic valve

• Pulmonary valve

The tiny tendons that anchor the flaps (cusps) of the two atrioventricular valves are called:

• Chordae tendineae

• Papillary muscles

• Semilunar valves

• Aortic arch

Through which vessel does blood exit the left ventricle?

• Aorta

• Pulmonary artery

• Superior vena cava

• Inferior vena cava