Understanding Heart Development and Aging

What is the main function of the heart in the human body?

• To filter blood

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To produce hormones

• To store oxygen

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?

• Right atrium

• Left atrium

• Right ventricle

• Left ventricle

What is the term for the thick muscular layer of the heart wall?

• Endocardium

• Myocardium

• Pericardium

• Epicardium

Which of the following is a type of heart disease characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries?

• Arrhythmia

• Cardiomyopathy

• Coronary artery disease

• Heart valve disease

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

• Myocardial infarction

• Angina pectoris

• Atrial fibrillation

• Congestive heart failure

Which heart condition is characterized by an irregular heartbeat?

• Hypertension

• Arrhythmia

• Atherosclerosis

• Cardiomyopathy

What is the primary risk factor for developing atherosclerosis?

• High blood pressure

• Low cholesterol

• Regular exercise

• Low sodium intake

Which of the following is a common symptom of heart failure?

• Sudden weight loss

• Shortness of breath

• Increased energy levels

• Frequent urination

What is the role of the heart valves?

• To pump blood

• To prevent backflow of blood

• To oxygenate blood

• To filter blood

Which of the following is NOT a type of heart disease?

• Hypertension

• Diabetes

• Cardiomyopathy

• Heart valve disease