Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Introduction to Organ Systems

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Introduction to Organ Systems

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Multiple Choice

The entrance into the aorta is located at the superior aspect of the left ventricle. Which structure does this refer to?

Right atrium

Pulmonary artery

Superior vena cava

Aorta

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Understand the anatomy of the heart: The heart has four chambers (right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle) and is connected to major blood vessels that facilitate blood flow throughout the body.

Identify the location of the left ventricle: The left ventricle is the lower chamber on the left side of the heart, responsible for pumping oxygenated blood into the systemic circulation.

Recognize the role of the aorta: The aorta is the largest artery in the body and originates from the superior aspect of the left ventricle, carrying oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body.

Eliminate incorrect options: The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body, the pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs, and the superior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood to the right atrium. None of these structures are connected to the superior aspect of the left ventricle.

Conclude that the structure located at the superior aspect of the left ventricle is the aorta, as it is the correct anatomical connection for systemic blood flow.