Cardiovascular System Quiz
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Atherosclerosis refers to the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on your artery walls.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
which vessel has the highest resistance
A. Vena cava
B. Pulmonary vein
C. Pulmonary artery
D. Arterioles
A rapid heart rate is also known as:
A. Bradycardia
B. Tachycardia
Thick partition where heart lies in between each lungs.
A. Apex
B. Base
C. Mediastinum
D. Cardiomyocytes
By increasing heart rate, performing cardiovascular or aerobic exercises is essential for good health.
A. Yes
B. No
Define Veins:
A. carries blood away from the heart
B. carries nutrients away from the heart
C. carries blood towards the heart
D. carries blood towards the lungs
Abnormally low blood pressure:
A. Hypertension
B. Hypotension
Which layer of the heart is made of muscle tissue and pumps the blood through the system?
A. Pericardium
B. Myocardium
C. Endocardium
What is the main function of valves in the circulatory system?
A. To pump blood throughout the body
B. To prevent blood from moving in the wrong direction
C. To prevent platelets from clotting the blood
D. To keep the body stable
What is the main function of the heart?
A. To prevent blood from moving in the wrong direction
B. To regulate body temperature
C. To pump blood throughout the body
D. To replace oxygen with carbon dioxide
Hydrogen Carbonate diffuses out of the RBC and is exchanged for
A. chloride
B. Sodium
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Potassium
the Blood vessel with the highest pressure is the
A. pulmonary artery
B. Aorta
C. Vena Cava
D. Renal artery
What is the purpose of the valves in the heart?
A. To prevent pathogens from entering the heart
B. To control how fast the heart beats
C. To keep the blood flowing in only one direction
D. To separate the heart into two sides
Identify #4 in the image:
A. Right Atrium
B. Left Atrium
C. Right Ventricle
D. Left Ventricle
Which of the following is not a function of the cardiovascular system?
A. Movement
B. Fighting disease
C. Maintaining hydration
D. All of the above