Quiz on Human Heart Anatomy

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

• To pump blood into the right atrium

• To carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the body

• To transport deoxygenated blood to the lungs

• To receive blood from the pulmonary veins

Which part of the heart is located at the 5th ICS?

• Base

• Apex

• Midsection

• Left atrium

Which of the following is a characteristic of the sympathetic nervous system?

• Decreases heart rate

• Increases heart rate

• Promotes digestion

• Induces sleep

What happens to the left atrium in older adults?

• It shrinks

• It enlarges

• It remains the same

• It disappears

How do older adults respond to stressors?

• More effectively

• Less effectively

• The same as younger adults

• Not at all

Which of the following is NOT an age-related change in older adults?

• Decreased activity tolerance

• Syncope

• Arrhythmias

• Increased muscle mass

What does decreased activity tolerance in older adults lead to?

• Increased energy

• Fatigue

• Enhanced strength

• Improved flexibility

Which of the following is a symptom of heart failure in older adults?

• Increased activity tolerance

• Syncope

• Enhanced memory

• Improved digestion