In which body cavities is the heartlocated?pericardial, dorsal, and abdominalpleural, ventral, and thoracicpericardial, ventral, and thoracicO pleural, thoracic, and abdominal

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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In which body cavities is the heart
located?
pericardial, dorsal, and abdominal
pleural, ventral, and thoracic
pericardial, ventral, and thoracic
O pleural, thoracic, and abdominal

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A hollow muscular organ.
Located in thorax between 2 lungs.
4 Chambers.
4 Valves.
2 Atriums & 2 Ventricles.
• 2 separate pumps (R&L sides)
• Right side receives blood from the body and sends it to the lungs (pulmonary)
Left side receives blood from lungs and sends it to the body (systemic)

Answer -pericardial ventral and thoracic

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