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15 Cards in this Set
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What is the myocardiaum ?
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The myocardium is the middle layer of the heart. It has the ability to generate and conduct electrical impulses.
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What is the endocardium ?
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The endocardium is the innermost layer of the heart. It lines the chambers.
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What is the pericardium ?
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The pericardium is the protective sac surrounding the heart.
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What are the 4 chambers of the heart ?
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right atrium
right ventricle left atrium left ventricle |
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Where is the mitral valve ?
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The mitral valve is between the left atrium and left ventricle.
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Where is the tricuspid valve ?
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The tricuspid valve is between the right atrium and right ventricle.
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Where is the aortic valve ?
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The aortic valve is between the left ventricle and the aorta.
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Where is the pulmonary valve ?
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The pulmonary valve is between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery.
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Does the right atrium receive oxygenated or deoxygenated blood ?
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The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the superior and inferior vena cavae.
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Does the left atrium receive oxygenated or deoxygenated blood ?
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The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs via the pulmonary veins.
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The left ventricle pumps_____
blood to the body via _______. |
The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the body via the aorta.
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Where does the heart get it's nutrients ?
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The heart get it's nutrients from the coronary arteries.
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What does the left cornary artery supply ?
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left ventricle
interventricular septum part of the right ventricle the conduction system |
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What does the right cornary artery supply ?
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part of the right atrium
the right ventricle part of the conduction system |
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Where do the coronary arteries originate ?
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The coronary arteries originate in the aorta and spread over the heart.
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