11.1 A/B Quiz review Heart Vocabulary

The function of the endocardium is to:

• protect the heart from infection

• pump blood throughout the body

• line the inner chambers of the heart

• regulate heart rate

Atria are (a)   chambers of the heart that ​ (b)   blood. Ventricles are ​ (c)   chambers of the heart that ​ (d)   blood.

• superior
• inferior
• receive
• discharge

The visceral pericardium is:

• also called the epicardium

• the inner layer of the pericardium

• the outer layer of the pericardium

• also called the endocardium

The Sinoatrial (SA) Node is located in the:

• Right atrium of the heart

• Left atrium of the heart

• Right ventricle of the heart

• Left ventricle of the heart

The Atrioventricular (AV) bundle is also known as:

• Bundle of His

• Purkinje fibers

• Sinoatrial node

• Atrioventricular node

The function of the Intrinsic Conduction System is to:

• regulate blood pressure

• control the heart rate

• digest food

• filter blood

Fibrillation is a condition characterized by:

• a regular heartbeat

• a rapid, uncoordinated heartbeat

• a slow heartbeat

• a strong and steady heartbeat

A myocardial infarction is commonly called a:

• stroke

• heart attack

• angina

• arrhythmia

Tachycardia is a condition characterized by:

• a slow heart rate

• a fast heart rate

• irregular heartbeats

• normal heart rate

Bradycardia is:

• a condition characterized by an abnormally slow heart rate

• a condition characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate

• a type of heart surgery

• a type of heart medication