Structure of the Heart (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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Where is the heart located in the body?
Where is the heart located in the body?
Between the lungs, above diaphragm
What type of muscle is the heart made of?
What type of muscle is the heart made of?
Cardiac muscle
What is the function of the pericardium?
What is the function of the pericardium?
Reduces friction with nearby organs
What are the two upper chambers of the heart called?
What are the two upper chambers of the heart called?
Atria
Why is the left ventricle thicker than the right?
Why is the left ventricle thicker than the right?
It pumps blood around whole body
What is the septum?
What is the septum?
Wall separating left & right sides
What is the main function of heart valves?
What is the main function of heart valves?
Prevent backflow of blood
Where is the tricuspid valve located?
Where is the tricuspid valve located?
Between right atrium & ventricle
Where is the bicuspid valve located?
Where is the bicuspid valve located?
Between left atrium & ventricle
What is the aorta?
What is the aorta?
Largest artery carrying O2 blood
What does the pulmonary artery carry?
What does the pulmonary artery carry?
Deoxygenated blood to lungs
Which side of the heart carries oxygenated blood?
Which side of the heart carries oxygenated blood?
Left side