Anatomy Heart Multiple Choice
Questions and Correct Answers. Newest
2026-2027 Rated A
About how much does the heart weigh and what is it's size? - AnsLess than
a pound and the size of a fist
Angina Pectoris - AnsWhen the myocardium is deprived of oxygen and
results in a crushing chest pain.
Aorta - AnsLargest artery in the body
Aorta - Ansthe largest artery in the body that sends out oxygenated blood
to the body
Apex - AnsThe pointed end of the heart that rests on the diaphragm (it is
directed toward the left hip)
Are veins closer or farther apart from the hear? - AnsFarther
Arterial Pulse - AnsPressure wave of blood that can only be felt in the
arteries.
Arteries - Ansblood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
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,Arterioles - Ansthe smallest arteries that connect with the capillaries
Ascending Aorta - Ansthe ascending part of the aorta as it emerges from
the left ventricle
Atria - AnsReceiving chambers, blood comes into the heart
Azygos Vein - AnsSingle vein that drains the thorax
Base - AnsTop part of the heart that is broad
Basilar artery - AnsServes the brain stem and the cerebellum as it travels
upward
Blood Pressure - AnsThe pressure the blood exerts against the inner walls
of the blood vessels, it is the only force that keeps blood circulating
continuously even between heartbeats
Bradycardia - AnsSlow Hear Beat (less than 60 beats per minute)
Capillary Beds - Ansa network of capillaries
Cardiac Output (CO) - AnsThe amount of blood pumped by each side of
the heart (actually each ventricle) in one minute
Celiac Trunk - AnsThe first branch of the abdominal aorta, it is a single
vessel with 3 branches
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, Cerebral Arterial Circle / Circle of Willis - AnsBlood vessels that surround
the base of the brain, protecting the brain and providing more than one
route for blood to reach brain tissue
Common Hepatic Artery - AnsSupplies the liver
Congestive Heart Failure - AnsA progressive condition that reflects
weakening of the heart
Coronary Arteries - AnsBranch from the base of the aorta and encircle the
heart
Coronary Atherosclerosis - AnsClogging of the coronary vessels with fatty
buildup
Describe how the Intrinsic Conduction System Works - Ans1st the SA node
(a tiny cell mass) starts each heartbeat and sets the pace.
2nd From the SA node, the impulses spreads through the atria to the AV
node to cause a contraction
3rd Once the AV node is finished contracting it is passed though the AV
bundle, the bundle of his, the bundle braches and the purkinjie fibers.
Diastole - AnsWhen the ventricles relax
Diastolic Pressure - AnsThe pressure when the ventricles are relaxing.
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Questions and Correct Answers. Newest
2026-2027 Rated A
About how much does the heart weigh and what is it's size? - AnsLess than
a pound and the size of a fist
Angina Pectoris - AnsWhen the myocardium is deprived of oxygen and
results in a crushing chest pain.
Aorta - AnsLargest artery in the body
Aorta - Ansthe largest artery in the body that sends out oxygenated blood
to the body
Apex - AnsThe pointed end of the heart that rests on the diaphragm (it is
directed toward the left hip)
Are veins closer or farther apart from the hear? - AnsFarther
Arterial Pulse - AnsPressure wave of blood that can only be felt in the
arteries.
Arteries - Ansblood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
1
,Arterioles - Ansthe smallest arteries that connect with the capillaries
Ascending Aorta - Ansthe ascending part of the aorta as it emerges from
the left ventricle
Atria - AnsReceiving chambers, blood comes into the heart
Azygos Vein - AnsSingle vein that drains the thorax
Base - AnsTop part of the heart that is broad
Basilar artery - AnsServes the brain stem and the cerebellum as it travels
upward
Blood Pressure - AnsThe pressure the blood exerts against the inner walls
of the blood vessels, it is the only force that keeps blood circulating
continuously even between heartbeats
Bradycardia - AnsSlow Hear Beat (less than 60 beats per minute)
Capillary Beds - Ansa network of capillaries
Cardiac Output (CO) - AnsThe amount of blood pumped by each side of
the heart (actually each ventricle) in one minute
Celiac Trunk - AnsThe first branch of the abdominal aorta, it is a single
vessel with 3 branches
2
, Cerebral Arterial Circle / Circle of Willis - AnsBlood vessels that surround
the base of the brain, protecting the brain and providing more than one
route for blood to reach brain tissue
Common Hepatic Artery - AnsSupplies the liver
Congestive Heart Failure - AnsA progressive condition that reflects
weakening of the heart
Coronary Arteries - AnsBranch from the base of the aorta and encircle the
heart
Coronary Atherosclerosis - AnsClogging of the coronary vessels with fatty
buildup
Describe how the Intrinsic Conduction System Works - Ans1st the SA node
(a tiny cell mass) starts each heartbeat and sets the pace.
2nd From the SA node, the impulses spreads through the atria to the AV
node to cause a contraction
3rd Once the AV node is finished contracting it is passed though the AV
bundle, the bundle of his, the bundle braches and the purkinjie fibers.
Diastole - AnsWhen the ventricles relax
Diastolic Pressure - AnsThe pressure when the ventricles are relaxing.
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