Heartbeat Quiz

What causes the Thump Thump sound of your heartbeat?

• Blood circulation

• Muscle movement

• Lung function

• Valves opening and closing

What is the average heart rate for a young adult?

• 20 beats per minute

• 60 to 100 beats per minute

• 100 beats per minute

• 40 beats per minute

What is the purpose of the tricuspid and bicuspid valves?

• Aid in breathing

• Regulate oxygen levels

• Control blood pressure

• Separate the Atria from the ventricles

What is the function of the pulmonary and aortic valves?

• Regulate body temperature

• Ensure blood leaves the heart without backflow

• Control heart rate

• Aid in digestion

What is the systolic pressure in blood pressure readings?

• Pressure before the heart contracts

• Pressure in the lungs

• Pressure in the brain

• Pressure after the heart contracts

How can you feel your pulse at various points in your body?

• Touch your toes

• Listen to the heartbeat

• Place fingers on the inside of the wrist

• Look in the mirror

What happens during diastole in the heartbeat cycle?

• Heart rate increases

• Valves open and close simultaneously

• Blood is pumped out of the heart

• Both oxygenated and deoxygenated blood fill into the heart

What is the main cause of the sound of your heart beating?

• Nerve impulses

• Muscle contractions

• Blood flowing through arteries

• Valves closing in specific pairs