Asked by NSHIRA KOOMSON on May 04, 2024
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Which of these statements accurately describes the heart? Check all that apply.
A) The heart is a double pump.
B) The heart helps maintain blood pressure.
C) The heart makes red blood cells.
D) The heart is composed primarily of muscle.
E) The heart has an inner lining made of endothelium.
Endothelium
A thin layer of cells that lines the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, forming an interface between circulating blood or lymph in the lumen and the rest of the vessel wall.
Blood Pressure
The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, often measured for diagnosing and monitoring various health conditions.
- Acquire knowledge on the elementary construction and purpose of the cardiovascular system.
- Grasp the concept of the heart as a pump and its mechanical properties.
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Jerika LongoriaMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
A, B, D, E
Explanation :
A) The heart is a double pump, meaning it has two different circulatory systems (pulmonary and systemic) that it pumps blood to.
B) The heart helps maintain blood pressure by pumping blood throughout the body and therefore regulating the pressure in the arteries.
C) The heart does not make red blood cells, that is the job of the bone marrow.
D) The heart is primarily composed of muscle, specifically cardiac muscle.
E) The heart has an inner lining made of endothelium, which is a thin layer of cells that helps protect and lubricate the heart's chambers.
B) The heart helps maintain blood pressure by pumping blood throughout the body and therefore regulating the pressure in the arteries.
C) The heart does not make red blood cells, that is the job of the bone marrow.
D) The heart is primarily composed of muscle, specifically cardiac muscle.
E) The heart has an inner lining made of endothelium, which is a thin layer of cells that helps protect and lubricate the heart's chambers.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the elementary construction and purpose of the cardiovascular system.
- Grasp the concept of the heart as a pump and its mechanical properties.
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