Heart – Everyday science Important MCQs taken from past papers 14Score: 0Attempted: 0/14Subscribe1. : What is the primary function of the heart? (A) Produces blood (B) Pumps blood throughout the body (C) Filters blood (D) Stores oxygen 2. : Where is the heart located in the body? (A) Center of the chest (B) Slightly right side of the chest (C) Slightly left side of the chest (D) Near the stomach 3. : How many chambers does the heart have? (A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5 4. : What is the average resting heart rate per minute? (A) 60 beats (B) 72 beats (C) 80 beats (D) 90 beats 5. : Which is the largest artery in the body? (A) Pulmonary Artery (B) Vena Cava (C) Aorta (D) Coronary Artery 6. : What is the name of the largest vein in the body? (A) Pulmonary Vein (B) Aorta (C) Vena Cava (D) Radial Vein 7. : What is the normal range of blood pressure? (A) 110/70 mmHg (B) 120/80 mmHg (C) 130/90 mmHg (D) 140/100 mmHg 8. : Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure? (A) Stethoscope (B) Thermometer (C) Sphygmomanometer (D) Pulse Oximeter 9. : Which artery is most commonly used to check the pulse? (A) Carotid Artery (B) Femoral Artery (C) Radial Artery (D) Brachial Artery 10. : What is the name of the heart muscle? (A) Myocardium (B) Endocardium (C) Pericardium (D) Epicardium 11. : What controls the heart’s rhythm? (A) Aorta (B) Pacemaker (C) Vena Cava (D) Myocardium 12. : Who performed the first heart transplant? (A) Dr. William Harvey (B) Dr. Christiaan Barnard (C) Dr. Robert Koch (D) Dr. Joseph Lister 13. : What is the leading cause of heart disease? (A) High Cholesterol (B) Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) (C) Hypertension (D) Diabetes 14. : What is the effect of exercise on the heart? (A) Weakens the heart muscle (B) Strengthens the heart muscle and improves circulation (C) Increases blood pressure (D) Reduces heart rate drastically