Anatomy and Physiology

The pericardial sac is lined with

Another name for the visceral pericardium is the

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

The function of the pericardial fluid is to

A direct connection between arteries is called a/an

Which of these statements is true?

The delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues of the body is accomplished through ________ circulation.

A stab wound into the heart can result in cardiac tamponade. This means that

Blood vessels enter and exit from the _____ of the heart.

The heart

Which of the following layers forms the bulk of the heart wall?

Which of the following is NOT true about the heart?

The epicardium

All cardiac veins empty into the _________, which then empties into the _______.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the heart?

The great cardiac vein and middle cardiac vein empty into a venous cavity called the

Blood in the pulmonary veins returns to the

The right side of the heart receives blood from the body and pumps through _________ circulation to the lungs.

Occlusion of which of the following would primarily damage the posterior wall of the heart?

A serious condition in which a large amount of fluid accumulates in the pericardial cavity and puts pressure of the heart is