BIOD 152 AP Mod 4 Questions: Anatomy of the Heart and Vessels SUMMER 2024

Anatomy of the Heart and Vessels 1. T or F: The cardiovascular system is the study of the organs of the body. False 2. T or F: The tough, thick sac that encloses the heart and anchors it to the diagram is the pericardium. True 3. T or F: The abdominal cavity contains the heart. False 4. Which layer of the heart is continuous with the blood vessels linings? Endocardium 5. T or F: The left ventricle faces anteriorly, towards the sternum. False 6. Describe the location of the heart to the diaphragm. The heart is superior to the diaphragm. 7. The two upper chambers of the heart are called______Atria_______. 8. The two lower chambers of the heart are called _______Ventricles________. 9. What is the purpose of the fossa ovalis in a fetus? It allows fetal blood to move directly from right to left atrium, bypassing he undeveloped lungs. The fossa ovalis closes during birth so that the lungs can receive oxygen once the baby is born.