Heart Function and Anatomy Quiz

What is the definition of ejection fraction?

• The amount of blood pumped by the right atrium per minute

• The percentage of blood pumped out of the ventricle with each heartbeat

• The total volume of blood in the heart

• The rate at which the heart beats per minute

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

• Right atrium

• Left atrium

• Right ventricle

• Left ventricle

What is the main function of the heart valves?

• To pump blood

• To prevent backflow of blood

• To oxygenate blood

• To filter blood

Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart?

• Pulmonary vein

• Aorta

• Vena cava

• Pulmonary artery

What is the term for the lower chambers of the heart?

• Atria

• Ventricles

• Valves

• Septa

Which of the following best describes "pulse deficit"?

• The difference between systolic and diastolic pressure

• The difference between the apical and radial pulse rates

• The number of heartbeats per minute

• The amount of blood ejected per beat

What is the correct order of blood flow through the heart starting from the right atrium?

• Right atrium → Right ventricle → Lungs → Left atrium → Left ventricle → Body

• Right atrium → Left ventricle → Lungs → Right ventricle → Left atrium → Body

• Right atrium → Lungs → Right ventricle → Left atrium → Left ventricle → Body

• Right atrium → Right ventricle → Left atrium → Lungs → Left ventricle → Body

Which term refers to the muscular wall that separates the left and right sides of the heart?

• Septum

• Valve

• Atrium

• Pericardium

What is the function of the pulmonary artery?

• Carries oxygenated blood to the body

• Carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs

• Carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart

• Supplies blood to the heart muscle

Which heart valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle?

• Tricuspid valve

• Pulmonary valve

• Mitral (bicuspid) valve

• Aortic valve