Cardiorespiratory or Vascular Systems Quiz
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Where is oxygenated blood returned to after leaving the lungs?
A. Right atrium
B. Left ventricle
C. Right ventricle
D. Left atrium
What does stroke volume measure?
A. The number of times your heart beats per minute.
B. The amount of blood pumped out of the heart per minute.
C. A measure of how much blood is squeezed out of the heart into the aorta each time it beats.
D. The pressure of blood against the walls of the arteries.
What role do the atria play in the heart?
A. Pumping blood throughout the body
B. Collecting vessels at the top of the heart
C. Allowing blood to travel in only one direction
D. Dividing the heart into two pumps
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) which of the following blood pressure readings is classified as ‘optimal’?
A. 180/20
B. 140/90
C. 160/80
D. 120/80
What occurs during expiration?
A. The intercostal muscles and diaphragm contract
B. The intercostal muscles and diaphragm relax
C. The ribs move upwards and outwards
D. The thoracic cavity increases in size
What is the function of the inferior vena cava?
A. Transporting oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart
B. Returning deoxygenated blood to the heart from the head and arms
C. Transporting almost all venous blood from the abdomen and lower extremities back to the heart
D. Dividing the heart into two pumps
Which energy producing system in the muscles is more powerful for quick, short bursts of energy?
A. Aerobic
B. Anaerobic
What does the respiratory system comprise of?
A. Heart, veins, arteries
B. Mouth, nose, airways, and lungs
C. Brain, spinal cord, nerves
D. Stomach, intestines, liver
What is the primary function of the nasal cavity in the respiratory system?
A. To exchange gases
B. To filter, warm, and moisten air
C. To produce sound
D. To protect the lungs
How is cardiac output (Q) calculated?
A. Q = Heart rate x Blood pressure
B. Q = Stroke volume x Blood pressure
C. Q = Stroke volume x Heart rate
D. Q = Heart rate x Blood volume
Energy producing system within the muscles that requires oxygen is called
A. Aerobic
B. Anaerobic
C. Musculoskeletal
D. Ligamentary
What is the role of the superior vena cava?
A. Transporting oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart
B. Returning deoxygenated blood to the heart from the head and arms
C. Carrying oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs
D. Dividing the heart into two pumps
Which energy producing system is utilized during cardiorespiratory endurance training?
A. Aerobic
B. Anaerobic
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange?
A. Alveoli
B. Larynx
C. Bronchus
D. Pleura
Through which vessel is blood pumped from the left ventricle into the arteries?
A. Pulmonary trunk
B. Aorta
C. Pulmonary veins
D. Vena cava