Human Heart Trivia Quiz

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The right ventricle pumps blood to the lungs.

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The right ventricle pumps oxygen-poor blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

The heart can repair itself if it is damaged.

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The heart muscle has a limited ability to repair itself. Damage to the heart muscle can lead to heart failure.

Blood pressure has a daily pattern. It usually starts to rise before waking up and peaks around noon. Then drops back down in the evening.

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The human heart has four chambers.

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The human heart has two atria and two ventricles.

The right atrium receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs.

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The left atrium receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs.

The sinoatrial (SA) node is the pacemaker of the heart.

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The SA node generates electrical impulses that initiate each heartbeat.

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According to research, a magnesium deficiency, or restricted intake, increases irregular heartbeats known as arrhythmias.

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The heart is protected by the ribcage.

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The heart is protected by the ribcage and the breastbone.

The heart pumps more blood per minute when we are exercising.

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During exercise, the heart pumps more blood per minute to meet the increased oxygen demands of the muscles.

The heart has its own electrical conduction system.

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The heart has a specialized conduction system that coordinates the contraction of the heart muscle.

High blood pressure can damage the heart.

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High blood pressure can cause the heart to work harder and can damage the blood vessels, leading to heart disease.

Blood pressure in the range of 120/80 - 129/80 is considered stage 1 hypertension.

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120-129/less than 80 is considered elevated blood pressure-NOT stage 1 hypertension.

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The left ventricle pumps blood to the body.

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The left ventricle pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body through the aorta.

The heart has four blood vessels.

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The heart has four valves and four blood vessels, the vena cava, pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein, and aorta.

The heart is located on the right side of the body.

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The heart is located in the middle of the chest, slightly to the left side.

Human Heart Trivia Quiz
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