BIOE-120: Cardiovascular System

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What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

To transform food into a form that can be transported throughout the body
To transport substances both to and from the body’s cells (correct)
To move oxygen into, and carbon dioxide out of the body
To filter bodily fluids

What is the primary component of the cardiovascular system that forms red blood cells?

Bone marrow tissue (correct)
Blood plasma
The heart
Blood vessels

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

To transport materials to and from all other systems
To filter bodily fluids and remove waste
To transform food into a form that can be transported throughout the body
To move oxygen into, and carbon dioxide out of the body (correct)

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

To transform food into a form that can be transported throughout the body (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the urinary system?

To filter bodily fluids and remove waste while conserving water and other materials (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two primary components of blood?

Formed elements and blood plasma (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the heart's contractions?

To propel blood out to the various tissues of the body (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many blood circulation loops exist in the body?

Two (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pulmonary circulation?

To oxygenate blood (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the left side of the heart?

To pump oxygenated blood to the entire body (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pulmonary arteries?

To deliver deoxygenated blood to the lungs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the systemic circulation?

Needed materials are transported to and from all parts of the body (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the path of oxygenated blood from the lungs?

Pulmonary veins to left atrium to left ventricle (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the left ventricle?

Pumps blood into the aorta (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of formed elements in a blood sample?

55% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the valves in the heart?

To ensure blood flows in one direction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of red blood cells?

To carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the body (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of stope the supply to heart tissue ?

Blockage of the coronary arteries (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of platelets in the blood?

To aid in blood clotting (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many chambers does the human heart have?

Four (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the vessels that return deoxygenated blood to the heart?

Superior and inferior vena cavae (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of plasma?

Water (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of albumins in plasma?

To transport hormones and fatty acids (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the air exchange chambers of the body?

Alveoli (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which passageway leads to the lungs?

Trachea (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the physical movement of air into and out of the lungs?

Ventilation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure that separates the two lungs?

Diaphragm (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the tiny hollow sacs at the end of each bronchiole?

Alveoli (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the network of tiny blood vessels surrounding the alveoli?

Capillary network (A) Signup and view all the answers