3.1.2 - Structure and Working of the Heart
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Practice Questions
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Name the two types of chambers in the heart.
💡 Hint: What are the upper and lower parts called?
What type of blood do arteries carry?
💡 Hint: Think about which side of the heart it carries blood from.
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How many chambers does the heart have?
💡 Hint: Think about the anatomical classification of the heart.
True or False: The pulmonary veins carry deoxygenated blood.
💡 Hint: Consider where the blood is coming from and the type it is.
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Describe the sequence of blood flow through the heart and identify the changes that occur during this flow—mention oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.
💡 Hint: Follow the path through the heart and consider what happens to the blood's composition at each stage.
Given a situation of a blocked pulmonary artery, explain how this would affect blood flow and oxygenation in the body.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of the pulmonary artery in the blood flow cycle.
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