The average heart beats about 100,000 times a day. (1 point) Responses True True False

True

False

The heart is located inside the ribcage and just to the right of the breast bone. (1 point) Responses True True False

False

The heart has four chambers and is divided into a right and left side by a muscular wall called the septum. (1 point) Responses True True False False

True

The heart has four one-way valves, which open and close with each heartbeat. (1 point) Responses True True False False

True

The tricuspid valve and the mitral valve are located between the atria and allow the blood to flow from the atria to the ventricles. (1 point) Responses True True False False

True

Arteries carry oxygen-poorblood from the heart to the body’s tissues and organs. (1 point) Responses True True False False

False

Since the arteries keep pace with the heart, you can measure the heart rate by counting the contractions of the arteries. (1 point) Responses True True False

False

Capillaries are the largest of all blood vessels. (1 point) Responses True True False

False

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place through the capillary wall. (1 point) Responses True True False

True