36 Questions
What is the function of arteries in the circulatory system?
Move blood away from the heart
Which component of blood carries oxygen to the rest of the body?
Red Blood Cells
Where does the right atrium of the heart collect blood from?
Veins
What is the main function of white blood cells in the circulatory system?
Protect against germs and harmful substances
Which component of blood carries nutrients, water, chemicals, and wastes?
Plasma
What happens in the right ventricle of the heart?
Forces blood to lungs
Which system does the circulatory system work with to exchange gases in the human body?
Respiratory System
What type of blood do the pulmonary veins carry?
Oxygen-rich blood
Why are the pulmonary arteries considered arteries even though they do not carry oxygen-rich blood?
They carry blood away from the heart
What role does heredity play in the development of non-communicable diseases?
It can contribute to conditions that cannot be controlled
What is hypertension characterized by?
Constant high blood pressure
What term is used to describe the force exerted by the blood against artery walls?
Blood viscosity
Which side of the heart works harder according to the text?
Left side
What is the main blood supplier to the body?
Aorta
What is the function of veins in the circulatory system?
Carry blood away from the heart
Where does blood go after leaving the left ventricle?
Lungs
What are the coronary blood vessels that branch off from the aorta responsible for?
Carrying oxygenated blood to the body cells
Which part of the circulatory system prevents blood from flowing backward?
Valves
What is hypertension characterized by?
High blood pressure levels
Which condition is known as the 'Silent Killer'?
Hypertension
What is a common cause of atherosclerosis?
High cholesterol levels
Which term describes the gradual loss of elasticity in the arteries?
Arteriosclerosis
What condition is characterized by a weakened arterial wall that may rupture?
Aneurysm
What is a common consequence of a stroke?
emotional damage
What is a condition characterized by the thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries?
Arteriosclerosis
Which term refers to a sudden loss of brain function due to a disturbance in the blood vessels supplying the brain?
Stroke
What is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by a ballooning and weakening of an artery wall?
Aneurysm
What is the main cause of atherosclerosis?
Cholesterol build up
Which term refers to a chronic condition of high blood pressure that can lead to various cardiovascular complications?
Hypertension
What is the term for the build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls?
Atherosclerosis
Which condition is characterized by the hardening and thickening of artery walls?
Arteriosclerosis
What is a common underlying factor for both aneurysms and hypertension?
High blood pressure
Which condition involves the loss of elasticity in the arterial walls, contributing to increased blood pressure?
Arteriosclerosis
Which of the following is a contributing factor to the development of a stroke?
Embolus
Which type of cholesterol contributes to the increase in plaque on artery walls?
LDL
What distinguishes an aneurysm from arteriosclerosis?
Ballooning or bubbling of an artery
This quiz provides an overview of the blood circulatory system, including its major components such as arteries, veins, and capillaries. Learn about how arteries move blood away from the heart, how capillaries deliver oxygen and pick up waste, and how capillaries connect arteries to veins.
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