25 Multiple Choice Questions

Definition: The right lower chamber of the heart, receives blood from the right atrium and pumps the blood into the pulmonary artery.

• Right Ventricle

• Right Auricle

• Left Ventricle

• Left Atrium

Definition: A smooth layer of cells that lines the inside of the heart and is continuous with the inside of the blood cells.

• Endocardium

• Epicardium

• Pericardium

• Myocardium

Definition: The 'transportation' system of the body. Consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. Also known as the cardiovascular system.

• Circulatory System

• Lymphatic System

• Immune System

• Respiratory System

Definition: Left upper chamber of the heart, receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.

• Left Atrium

• Right Atrium

• Left Ventricle

• Right Ventricle

Definition: One of the 3 main types of blood vessels, carries blood away from the heart.

• Arteries

• Arterioles

• Capillaries

• Veins

Definition: A muscular wall that separates the heart into a right and left side and prevents blood from moving between them.

• Pericardium

• Endocardium

• Septum

• Myocardium

Definition: A component that makes up blood, 90% water and contains many dissolved/suspended substances.

• Serum

• Plasma

• Leukocytes

• Platelets

Definition: Red blood cells.

• A) Erythrocytes

• B) Leukocytes

• C) Monocytes

• D) Granulocytes

Definition: A complex protein composed of the protein globin and the iron compound called heme. What is it called?

• A) Fibrinogen

• B) Myoglobin

• C) Transferrin

• D) Hemoglobin

Definition: A period of ventricular contraction.

• Pulse

• Repolarization

• Diastole

• Systole