Portage Learning Biod 152 A&P 2 Lab 3 Concept Review Guide 2026 Physiological Processes And Lab Interpretation

PORTAGE LEARNING BIOD 152 A&P 2 LAB 3
CONCEPT REVIEW GUIDE 2026
PHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESSES AND LAB
INTERPRETATION

◉ T or F: The tough, thick sac that encloses the heart and anchors it
to the diagram is the pericardium.
Answer: True


◉ T or F: The abdominal cavity contains the heart.
Answer: False- pericardial cavity inside the thoracic cavity


◉ Which layer of the heart is continuous with the blood vessels
linings?.
Answer: Endocardium


◉ T or F: The left ventricle faces anteriorly, towards the sternum.
Answer: False- the right ventricle faces anteriorly (closest to the
sternum)


◉ Describe the location of the heart to the diaphragm.

, Answer: The diaphragm is located inferior to the heart. (The heart is
located superior to the diaphragm)


◉ The two upper chambers of the heart are called.
Answer: Atria


◉ The two lower chambers of the heart are called.
Answer: Ventricles


◉ What is the purpose of the fossa ovalis in the fetus.
Answer: It allows fetal blood to move directly from right to left
atrium, bypassing the underdeveloped lungs can receive oxygen
once the baby is born


◉ What is the purpose of the mitral valve?.
Answer: The mitral valve (bicuspid) controls the flow of blood from
the left atrium into the left ventricle.


◉ What is the purpose of veins?.
Answer: Veins carry blood back to the heart


◉ T or F: Veins are primarily responsible for the vessels ability to
control peripheral.