Sheep Heart Dissection Quiz

What is the purpose of the fat layer around the heart?

• To regulate blood flow

• To protect the heart from friction

• To provide insulation

• To store energy

What type of muscle is the heart made of?

• Skeletal muscle

• Voluntary muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Cardiac muscle

Which chamber of the heart acts as a waiting room for blood?

• Pulmonary artery

• Ventricle

• Atrium

• Aorta

What is the main function of the atrium in the heart?

• To receive blood from the body

• To pump blood to the body

• To oxygenate the blood

• To regulate heart rate

Which part of the heart contracts to create the 'lub' sound in a heartbeat?

• Pulmonary artery

• Ventricle

• Atrium

• Aorta

Where does the blood go after being oxygenated in the lungs?

• Vena cava

• Aorta

• Pulmonary arteries

• Pulmonary veins

What is the function of the left ventricle in the heart?

• To receive blood from the body

• To pump blood to the body

• To oxygenate the blood

• To regulate heart rate

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

• Vena cava

• Aorta

• Pulmonary vein

• Pulmonary artery

What is the main purpose of blood in the body?

• To transport oxygen and nutrients

• To fight infections

• To regulate body temperature

• To produce energy

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