Chapter 4 Thorax
B. articular cartilage of the femur.
C. synovial fluid.
D. joint cavity.
E. bone.
Chapter 4 Thorax
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The right side of the heart receives blood from the body andpumps through
circulation to the lungs.
A. hepatic
B. pulmonary
C. peripheral
D. systemic
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: K08.02 Describe blood flow through the heart naming
all chambers and valves passed. HAPS Objective: K13.01a Describe the
systemic and pulmonary circuits and discuss the functions of each.
HAPS Topic: Module K Cardiovascular System
Learning Outcome: 20.01A. List the major
functions of the heart. Section: 20.01
Cardiovascular
System Type: Study
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, Guide
2. The delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues of the body is accomplished through
circulation.
A. hepatic
B. pulmonary
C. peripheral
D. systemic
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: K13.01a Describe the systemic and pulmonary circuits and discuss the functions
of each. HAPS Topic6: 4Module K Cardiovascular System
Learning Outcome: 20.01A. List the major functions of the heart. Section: 20.01 Topic:
Cardiovascular
System Type: Study
Guide
3. Which of the following is NOT a function of the heart?
A. providing a location for gas exchange between oxygen and carbon dioxide
B. regulating blood supply to tissues depending on need
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, C. generating blood pressure through contraction
D. routing blood to either the pulmonary or systemic circulations
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: K01.01 Describe the major functions of the cardiovascular system. HAPS Topic:
Module K
Cardiovascular System
Learning Outcome: 20.01A. List the major functions of the heart. Section: 20.01 Topic:
Cardiovascular
System Type: Study
Guide
4. Which of the following is NOT true about the heart? A. The heart is about the size of a closed
fist.
B. The heart is located in the mediastinum.
C. The apex of the heart is directed superiorly and to the left.
D. Knowing the heart's position is important for effective CPR.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: K06.01 Describe the position of the heart in the thoracic cavity. HAPS Topic:
Module K
Cardiovascular System
Learning Outcome: 20.02A. Cite the size, shape, and location of the heart. Learning Outcome:
20.02B. Explain why knowing its location is
important. Section: 20.02 Topic:
Cardiovascular System Type:
LearnSmart
5. The heart
A. is a four-chambered muscular pump.
B. is posterior to the trachea.
C. is lined with an epithelial layer called epicardium.
D. lies mostly to the right of the midline of the sternum.
E. has a superior apex and an inferior base.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: K06.01 Describe the position of the heart in the thoracic cavity.
HAPS Objective: K06.03 Identify and describe the function of the primary internal structures of
the heart, including chambers, septa, valves, papillary muscles, chordae tendineae, and venous
and arterial openings.
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B. articular cartilage of the femur.
C. synovial fluid.
D. joint cavity.
E. bone.
Chapter 4 Thorax
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The right side of the heart receives blood from the body andpumps through
circulation to the lungs.
A. hepatic
B. pulmonary
C. peripheral
D. systemic
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: K08.02 Describe blood flow through the heart naming
all chambers and valves passed. HAPS Objective: K13.01a Describe the
systemic and pulmonary circuits and discuss the functions of each.
HAPS Topic: Module K Cardiovascular System
Learning Outcome: 20.01A. List the major
functions of the heart. Section: 20.01
Cardiovascular
System Type: Study
57
, Guide
2. The delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues of the body is accomplished through
circulation.
A. hepatic
B. pulmonary
C. peripheral
D. systemic
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: K13.01a Describe the systemic and pulmonary circuits and discuss the functions
of each. HAPS Topic6: 4Module K Cardiovascular System
Learning Outcome: 20.01A. List the major functions of the heart. Section: 20.01 Topic:
Cardiovascular
System Type: Study
Guide
3. Which of the following is NOT a function of the heart?
A. providing a location for gas exchange between oxygen and carbon dioxide
B. regulating blood supply to tissues depending on need
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, C. generating blood pressure through contraction
D. routing blood to either the pulmonary or systemic circulations
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: K01.01 Describe the major functions of the cardiovascular system. HAPS Topic:
Module K
Cardiovascular System
Learning Outcome: 20.01A. List the major functions of the heart. Section: 20.01 Topic:
Cardiovascular
System Type: Study
Guide
4. Which of the following is NOT true about the heart? A. The heart is about the size of a closed
fist.
B. The heart is located in the mediastinum.
C. The apex of the heart is directed superiorly and to the left.
D. Knowing the heart's position is important for effective CPR.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: K06.01 Describe the position of the heart in the thoracic cavity. HAPS Topic:
Module K
Cardiovascular System
Learning Outcome: 20.02A. Cite the size, shape, and location of the heart. Learning Outcome:
20.02B. Explain why knowing its location is
important. Section: 20.02 Topic:
Cardiovascular System Type:
LearnSmart
5. The heart
A. is a four-chambered muscular pump.
B. is posterior to the trachea.
C. is lined with an epithelial layer called epicardium.
D. lies mostly to the right of the midline of the sternum.
E. has a superior apex and an inferior base.
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
HAPS Objective: K06.01 Describe the position of the heart in the thoracic cavity.
HAPS Objective: K06.03 Identify and describe the function of the primary internal structures of
the heart, including chambers, septa, valves, papillary muscles, chordae tendineae, and venous
and arterial openings.
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