BTP - Basics of Cardiology

What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

• Connective tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Muscle tissue

• Epithelial tissue

What type of tissue is blood classified as?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

Which component of blood is responsible for oxygen transport?

What is the main function of arteries?

• Carry blood away from the heart

• Store blood

• Carry blood to the heart

• Exchange of gases and nutrients

Which blood vessels are involved in the actual exchange of water and chemicals between blood and tissues?

• Thin-walled and have valves

• High pressure

• Thick-walled

• Carry oxygenated blood except pulmonary vein

What is a key characteristic of veins?

• Myocardium

• Epicardium

• Endocardium

• Pericardium

Which layer of the heart is responsible for its pumping action?

• Valves

• Ventricles

• Atria

• Septum

What is the role of the pericardium?

• Protects and surrounds the heart

• Lines the interior of the heart

• Generates electrical impulses

• Pumps blood

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

• Aortic valve

• Pulmonary valve

• Tricuspid valve

• Bicuspid valve

Which valve prevents backflow of blood into the right atrium?

• Aortic valve

• Pulmonary valve

• Tricuspid valve

• Bicuspid valve