Question 1

Match each structure in the heart with its corresponding description or function.
-valve through which blood leaving the right ventricle passes on its way to the lung

Accepted Answer

A)  right atrium
B)  left atrium
C)  right ventricle
D)  left ventricle
E)  aortic semilunar valveF) pulmonary semilunar valveG) tricuspid valveH) mitral valveI) aortaJ) pulmonary arteryK) pulmonary veinL) superior vena cava F

Question 2

MATCHING
Match each term with its corresponding description or definition.
-a thin layer of smooth tissue that lines the chambers of the heart

Accepted Answer

A)  visceral pericardium
B)  systole
C)  atria
D)  stroke volume
E)  diastoleF) cardiac outputG) ventriclesH) parietal pericardiumI) sinoatrial nodeJ) endocardium J

Question 3

What is angina pectoris and what are some treatments for this condition?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.

Question 4

The apex of the heart is the most superior part of the heart located just below the clavicle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match each disorder of the circulatory system with its definition or description.
-a heart valve that is narrower than normal

Accepted Answer

A)  incompetent heart valve
B)  angina pectoris
C)  pericarditis
D)  dysrhythmia
E)  atherosclerosisF) myocardial infarctionG) fibrillationH) stenosed heart valveI) congestive heart failureJ) cardiac tamponadeK) tachycardiaL) bradycardiaM) cor pulmonale

Question 6

If an electrocardiogram shows no relationship between the P wave and the QRS complex,an artificial pacemaker might be implanted to treat the condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is ventricular fibrillation? What is atrial fibrillation? Explain what is meant by defibrillation and explain how it can be accomplished.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is ventricular fibrillation? What is atrial...

Question 8

The apex of the heart lies _____,pointing toward the _____ lung.

Accepted Answer

A)   just below the clavicle; right
B)   touching the diaphragm; left
C)   just below the clavicle; left
D)   touching the diaphragm; right

Question 9

Match each disorder of the circulatory system with its definition or description.
-severe chest pain that occurs when the myocardium is deprived of adequate oxygen

Accepted Answer

A)  incompetent heart valve
B)  angina pectoris
C)  pericarditis
D)  dysrhythmia
E)  atherosclerosisF) myocardial infarctionG) fibrillationH) stenosed heart valveI) congestive heart failureJ) cardiac tamponadeK) tachycardiaL) bradycardiaM) cor pulmonale

Question 10

MATCHING
Match each term with its corresponding description or definition.
-the resting time of the heart between beats

Accepted Answer

A)  visceral pericardium
B)  systole
C)  atria
D)  stroke volume
E)  diastoleF) cardiac outputG) ventriclesH) parietal pericardiumI) sinoatrial nodeJ) endocardium

Question 11

Match each disorder of the circulatory system with its definition or description.
-left-sided heart failure

Accepted Answer

A)  incompetent heart valve
B)  angina pectoris
C)  pericarditis
D)  dysrhythmia
E)  atherosclerosisF) myocardial infarctionG) fibrillationH) stenosed heart valveI) congestive heart failureJ) cardiac tamponadeK) tachycardiaL) bradycardiaM) cor pulmonale

Question 12

If a person has an abnormality in the QRS complex,what part of the heart might not be functioning correctly? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a person has an abnormality in...

Question 13

Match each disorder of the circulatory system with its definition or description.
-a rapid heart rhythm

Accepted Answer

A)  incompetent heart valve
B)  angina pectoris
C)  pericarditis
D)  dysrhythmia
E)  atherosclerosisF) myocardial infarctionG) fibrillationH) stenosed heart valveI) congestive heart failureJ) cardiac tamponadeK) tachycardiaL) bradycardiaM) cor pulmonale

Question 14

Congestive heart failure is another term for left-sided heart failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

MATCHING
Match each term with its corresponding description or definition.
-the receiving chambers of the heart

Accepted Answer

A)  visceral pericardium
B)  systole
C)  atria
D)  stroke volume
E)  diastoleF) cardiac outputG) ventriclesH) parietal pericardiumI) sinoatrial nodeJ) endocardium

Question 16

The sinoatrial node initiates contraction in the atria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)is successful because of the heart's location in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain the deflections of an electrocardiogram.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the deflections of an electrocardiogram....

Question 19

MATCHING
Match each term with its corresponding description or definition.
-a loose-fitting sac around the heart

Accepted Answer

A)  visceral pericardium
B)  systole
C)  atria
D)  stroke volume
E)  diastoleF) cardiac outputG) ventriclesH) parietal pericardiumI) sinoatrial nodeJ) endocardium

Question 20

What is the myocardium? What is the endocardium? Describe the structure of the pericardium.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the myocardium? What is the...

Exam 14: The Heart

Match each structure in the heart with its corresponding description or function. -valve through which blood leaving the right ventricle passes on its way to the lung

MATCHING Match each term with its corresponding description or definition. -a thin layer of smooth tissue that lines the chambers of the heart

What is angina pectoris and what are some treatments for this condition?

The apex of the heart is the most superior part of the heart located just below the clavicle.

Match each disorder of the circulatory system with its definition or description. -a heart valve that is narrower than normal

If an electrocardiogram shows no relationship between the P wave and the QRS complex,an artificial pacemaker might be implanted to treat the condition.

What is ventricular fibrillation? What is atrial fibrillation? Explain what is meant by defibrillation and explain how it can be accomplished.

The apex of the heart lies _,pointing toward the _ lung.

Match each disorder of the circulatory system with its definition or description. -severe chest pain that occurs when the myocardium is deprived of adequate oxygen

MATCHING Match each term with its corresponding description or definition. -the resting time of the heart between beats

Match each disorder of the circulatory system with its definition or description. -left-sided heart failure

If a person has an abnormality in the QRS complex,what part of the heart might not be functioning correctly? Explain your answer.

Match each disorder of the circulatory system with its definition or description. -a rapid heart rhythm

Congestive heart failure is another term for left-sided heart failure.

MATCHING Match each term with its corresponding description or definition. -the receiving chambers of the heart

The sinoatrial node initiates contraction in the atria.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)is successful because of the heart's location in the body.

Explain the deflections of an electrocardiogram.

MATCHING Match each term with its corresponding description or definition. -a loose-fitting sac around the heart

What is the myocardium? What is the endocardium? Describe the structure of the pericardium.