Cardiac Development Quiz

What are some parts of the heart that develop from endocardial cushions?

• Aorta

• Mitral valve

• Tricuspid valve

• Pulmonary artery

Which of the following events occur during cardiac septation in fetal development?

• Formation of the atrial septum

• Creation of the ventricular septum

• Development of the foramen ovale

• Differentiation of the bulbus cordis

Which of the following are potential consequences of abnormal truncal septation during fetal cardiac development?

• Tetralogy of Fallot

• Coarctation of the aorta

• Double-outlet right ventricle

• Transposition of the great vessels

What can affect the heart's electrical activity?

• Hypoxia

• Hypodipsia

• Hypokalaemia

• Hypomagnesium

Which factors can decrease myocardial contractility in neonates?

• Hypoxia

• Acidosis

• Hyperglycemia

• Electrolyte disturbances

Which factors affect the stroke volume of the heart?

• Preload

• Afterload

• Heart rate

• Contractility