Olsen Heart Anatomy Quiz
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Label each part of heart based on question number; each labeled number corresponds to label on picture
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Label 5.
Explanation
The correct answer is the Right Atrium. The right atrium is one of the four chambers of the heart and is responsible for receiving deoxygenated blood from the body via the superior and inferior vena cava. It then pumps this blood into the right ventricle, which will eventually send it to the lungs for oxygenation.Rate this question:
- 2.
Label 7
Explanation
The correct answer is "Right Ventricle" because label 7 on the diagram corresponds to the right ventricle. The right ventricle is one of the four chambers of the heart and is responsible for pumping deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation. It is located on the right side of the heart and receives blood from the right atrium.Rate this question:
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Label 14.
Explanation
The answer is Left Ventricle because the label "14." is referring to a specific part of the image or diagram, and in this case, it is the left ventricle. The left ventricle is one of the four chambers of the heart and is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.Rate this question:
- 4.
Label 11.
Explanation
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- 5.
Label 4 + 10.
- 6.
Label 9
Explanation
The label "Pulmonary Artery" is correct because it accurately identifies the blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs. The pulmonary artery is responsible for transporting blood to the lungs where it can be oxygenated before returning to the heart.Rate this question:
- 7.
Label 1.
Explanation
The correct answer is Aorta. The aorta is the largest artery in the body that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. It originates from the left ventricle of the heart and branches out into smaller arteries to supply blood to various organs and tissues. The aorta plays a crucial role in maintaining blood circulation and ensuring that oxygen and nutrients are delivered to all parts of the body.Rate this question:
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Label 2.
Explanation
The correct answer is Superior Vena Cava, Vena Cava. The superior vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium of the heart. The vena cava is a general term for any large vein that carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart. In this case, the superior vena cava is a specific type of vena cava that refers to the vein carrying blood from the upper body.Rate this question:
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Label 12.
Explanation
The correct answer is Bicuspid Valve, Mitral Valve. The bicuspid valve, also known as the mitral valve, is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart. It consists of two leaflets that open and close to regulate blood flow. This valve prevents the backflow of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium during ventricular contraction. It is called the mitral valve because it resembles a bishop's miter, a type of hat worn by bishops in some religious ceremonies. Therefore, both terms refer to the same valve in the heart.Rate this question:
- 10.
Label 6.
Explanation
The tricuspid valve is a valve located between the right atrium and the right ventricle of the heart. It consists of three leaflets or cusps that open and close to regulate blood flow. When the right atrium contracts, the tricuspid valve opens, allowing blood to flow from the atrium into the ventricle. When the ventricle contracts, the valve closes to prevent backflow of blood into the atrium. This valve plays a crucial role in ensuring proper circulation of blood within the heart and preventing any regurgitation.Rate this question:
- 11.
Label the structure allows blood to flow from the right venticle into the pulmonary artery.
Explanation
The pulmonary valve is the structure that allows blood to flow from the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery. It is located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery and acts as a one-way valve, preventing the backflow of blood into the ventricle. When the right ventricle contracts, the pulmonary valve opens, allowing blood to be pumped into the pulmonary artery and then to the lungs for oxygenation. Once the ventricle relaxes, the pulmonary valve closes to prevent blood from flowing back into the ventricle.Rate this question:
- 12.
What "type" of blood flows from the body into the right atrium?Oxygenated or Deoxygenated??
Explanation
The correct answer is deoxygenated blood. Deoxygenated blood flows from the body into the right atrium of the heart. This blood has already delivered oxygen to the body's tissues and organs and is returning to the heart to be pumped to the lungs for oxygenation.Rate this question:
- 13.
Name any 2 out of the 5 different General types of blood vessels that allow the transportation of blood in the human body.(do not name any specific blood vessels of the heart!)
Explanation
Capillaries, veins, arteries, venules, and arterioles are the five different general types of blood vessels in the human body. Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, allowing for the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between the blood and surrounding tissues. Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart from the body's organs and tissues. Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's organs and tissues. Venules are small veins that collect blood from the capillaries and transport it to the larger veins. Arterioles are small arteries that regulate blood flow and control blood pressure.Rate this question:
- 14.
Oxygen-poor (deoxygenated) blood enters the right atrium of the heart via ....
- A.
The aorta
- B.
The right ventricle and then through the pulmonary artery to the lungs
- C.
The veins called the inferior vena cava and the superior vena cava
- D.
The pulmonary vein
Correct Answer
C. The veins called the inferior vena cava and the superior vena cavaExplanation
Oxygen-poor blood enters the right atrium of the heart through the veins called the inferior vena cava and the superior vena cava. These veins collect deoxygenated blood from various parts of the body and transport it back to the heart. From the right atrium, the blood then passes through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle and then through the pulmonary artery to the lungs, where it picks up oxygen and becomes oxygenated. Therefore, the correct answer is the veins called the inferior vena cava and the superior vena cava.Rate this question:
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- 15.
The internal structure of the heart consists of how many chambers?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
3
- D.
1
Correct Answer
B. 4Explanation
The correct answer is 4 because the internal structure of the heart consists of four chambers: two atria and two ventricles. The atria receive blood from the veins and the ventricles pump blood out of the heart. This division of chambers allows for efficient circulation of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood throughout the body.Rate this question:
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- 16.
The right ventricle
- A.
Takes in deoxygenated blood
- B.
Takes in oxygenated blood
- C.
Pumps out oxygenated blood
- D.
Pumps out deoxygenated blood
Correct Answer
D. Pumps out deoxygenated bloodExplanation
The right ventricle pumps out deoxygenated blood. This is because the right ventricle receives blood from the right atrium, which contains deoxygenated blood from the body. The right ventricle then contracts and pumps this deoxygenated blood into the pulmonary artery, which carries it to the lungs for oxygenation. Once the blood is oxygenated in the lungs, it returns to the heart and enters the left atrium, where it is then pumped out by the left ventricle to be distributed to the rest of the body.Rate this question:
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- 17.
The vessel carrying oxygenated to the heart from the lungs is called
- A.
The Aorta
- B.
The pulmonary vein
- C.
The pulmonary artery
- D.
The vena cavae
Correct Answer
B. The pulmonary veinExplanation
The pulmonary vein is the vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart. After blood is oxygenated in the lungs, it returns to the heart through the pulmonary veins. From there, it is pumped out to the rest of the body through the aorta. The pulmonary artery, on the other hand, carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation. The vena cavae are large veins that bring deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Which heart chamber has the thickest layer of cardiac muscle?
- A.
Left atrium
- B.
Left Ventricle
- C.
Right Atrium
- D.
Right Ventricle
Correct Answer
B. Left VentricleExplanation
The left ventricle has the thickest layer of cardiac muscle. This is because it is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the rest of the body, which requires more forceful contractions. The thick layer of cardiac muscle in the left ventricle allows it to generate the necessary pressure to pump blood throughout the systemic circulation.Rate this question:
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- 19.
The correct order for the movement of blood through a heart is
- A.
Left Atrium, Left Ventricle, Right Ventricle, Right Atrium
- B.
RA, LV, LA, RV
- C.
LV, RA, RV, LA
- D.
RV, LA, RA, LV
Correct Answer
C. LV, RA, RV, LAExplanation
The correct order for the movement of blood through a heart is as follows: The blood enters the Left Atrium (LA) from the lungs, then flows into the Left Ventricle (LV). From there, it is pumped out to the body through the Aorta. The blood returns to the heart through the Right Atrium (RA), then flows into the Right Ventricle (RV). Finally, it is pumped to the lungs through the Pulmonary Artery. Therefore, the correct order is LV, RA, RV, LA.Rate this question:
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- 20.
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- 21.
Which blood vessel carries blood that has the least amount of oxygen?
- A.
Aorta
- B.
Arteriole
- C.
Capillary
- D.
Venule
Correct Answer
D. VenuleExplanation
Venule is the correct answer because venules are small blood vessels that collect deoxygenated blood from capillaries and carry it back to the heart. Capillaries, on the other hand, are the smallest blood vessels where oxygen is exchanged with tissues, while the aorta and arterioles carry oxygenated blood away from the heart. Therefore, venules carry blood with the least amount of oxygen.Rate this question:
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