Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology (Shier), 12th Edition

Learning Outcome 15.3

1			Where is the heart specifically located?
			A)	thoracic cavity
			B)	mediastinum
			C)	pleural cavity
			D)	ventral cavity

Learning Outcome 15.4

2			The superior vena cava enters the _____ of the heart.
			A)	right ventricle
			B)	right atrium
			C)	left atrium
			D)	left ventricle

Learning Outcome 15.4

3			The pulmonary semilunar valve prevents back flow of blood into the _____.
			A)	right atrium
			B)	left atrium
			C)	right ventricle
			D)	left ventricle

Learning Outcome 15.5

4			An ectopic pacemaker causes the arrhythmia called a _____.
			A)	flutter
			B)	premature beat
			C)	fibrillation
			D)	bradycardia event

Learning Outcome 15.10

5			The average blood pressure in an artery is the _____.
			A)	diastolic
			B)	systolic
			C)	120/80 mmHg
			D)	mean arterial

Learning Outcome 15.8

6			Since atria always receive blood, the vessels attached to them are all termed veins.
			A)	True
			B)	False

Learning Outcome 15.8

7			An infection in an arm could spread directly to the heart.
			A)	True
			B)	False

Learning Outcome 15.3

8			The chordae tendineae are fibrous strings that attach the papillary muscles to the semilunar valves.
			A)	True
			B)	False

Learning Outcome 15.3

9			The tricuspid valve prevents a back flow of blood into the right atrium.
			A)	True
			B)	False

Learning Outcome 15.3

10			During the contraction of the ventricles, all of the valves attached to the skeleton of the heart close.
			A)	True
			B)	False