Question | Answer |
Where is the Endocardium located and what is its composition? | lines all heart Chambers and Valves - Simple Squamous Epithelium |
Where is the Myocardium located and what is its composition? | between the Endo and Pericardium - Cardiac Muscle |
Where is the Pericardium located and what is its composition? | outermost membrane - External Serous Membrane |
What are the parts of the Pericardium? | Parietal (outermost) & Visceral (innermost) |
What is the function of the Endocardium? | reduces Friction and Trauma to Blood Cells against heart walls |
What is the function of the Myocardium? | pumps blood Within/From the Heart |
What is the function of the Pericardium? | Isolates/Lubricates the Heart |
What are the receiving chambers for incoming venous blood? | Atria |
What are the chamber for outgoing arterial blood? | Ventricles |
What is the purpose of the Foramen Ovale? | a Prenatal Connection --> allows blood to bypass lungs while in utero |
What structure separates the L & R Atria? | Inter-atrial Septum |
What are veins colored Blue? | they carry De-oxygenated blood Toward the Heart |
Why are Arteries colored Red? | they carry Oxygenated blood Away from the Heart |