Heart Structure and Double Circulation Quiz
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Oxygenated blood is pumped from the heart to all body tissues through the aorta.
A. Systemic circulation
B. Pulmonary circulation
The two superior receiving chambers of the heart are known as the _________
A. atria
B. ventricles
What carries the oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart?
A. vena cava
B. aorta
C. pulmonary vein
D. pulmonary artery
These are the oxygen carrying cells of the blood.
A. red blood cells
B. plasma
C. white blood cells
2 atria, 1 ventricle
Which animal has the above heart structure?
A. Insect
B. Fish
C. Amphibian
D. Human
This is the straw colored liquid portion of the blood that carries dissolved nutrients.
A. red blood cells
B. plasma
C. white blood cells
Pumps oxygen-poor blood to the lungs
A. Right Ventricle
B. Right Atrium
C. Left Ventricle
D. Left Atrium
This type of blood cell is responsible for fighting disease.
A. red blood cell
B. plasma
C. white blood cell
Receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs
A. Right Ventricle
B. Left Ventricle
C. Right Atrium
D. Left Atrium
Select the organism with the heart as shown in the diagram.
A. Insect
B. Fish
C. Frog
D. Human
Carries the blood from the ventricle to the body
A. Aorta
B. Atrium
C. Valve
D. Septum
The valves between the atria and ventricles are known as the ________ valves.
A. atrioventricular
B. aortic
C. semilunar
D. pulmonary
This type of blood vessel is the thinnest and allows for the transfer of nutrients and oxygen to the cells of the body.
A. veins
B. capillaries
C. arteries
The most muscular chamber of the heart is the
A. left ventricle
B. left atrium
C. right atrium
D. right ventricle
Pulmonary circulation involves blood flow to and from the heart and the _______.
A. body
B. digestive organs
C. brain
D. lungs