Cardiovascular System Quiz
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What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

  • Protection and temperature regulation
  • Rapid and shorter communications
  • Transport of nutrients, gases, and waste (correct)
  • Support and movement

    • Which of the following structures is NOT associated with the cardiovascular system?

  • Lungs
  • Kidneys (correct)
  • Heart
  • Blood vessels

    • Which component of the heart is primarily responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?

  • Right ventricle
  • Right atrium
  • Left ventricle (correct)
  • Left atrium

    • Which of the following correctly describes systemic circulation?

    <p>It involves the distribution of oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do valves play in the heart?

    <p>They prevent the backflow of blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure in the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?

    <p>Right atrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is crucial for maintaining normal blood pressure?

    <p>Arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of the cardiac cycle does the heart fill with blood?

    <p>Diastole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do arteries play in the cardiovascular system?

    <p>They carry blood away from the heart.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the function of veins?

    <p>They drain blood back toward the heart.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the contraction of the heart muscle?

    <p>Electrical activity (ECG).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the myocardium in the heart?

    <p>To contract and pump blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the heart valves?

    <p>Pressure differences across the valves cause them to open.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chambers of the heart are primarily responsible for pumping blood?

    <p>Ventricles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a normal heart anatomy, which chambers would blood enter first?

    <p>Atria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key difference between arteries and veins?

    <p>Arteries carry blood away from the heart.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the right side of the heart?

    <p>Pumps blood to the lungs for oxygenation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the hepatic portal circulation play in the body?

    <p>Returns blood from spleen and intestines to the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does fetal circulation differ from adult circulation regarding oxygen supply?

    <p>Fetus receives oxygen through the umbilical cord from the mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information does blood pressure provide about the cardiovascular system?

    <p>It reflects arterial pressure at two points in the cardiac cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly defines systolic blood pressure?

    <p>Pressure in arteries when the heart beats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical structures are included in the portal triad?

    <p>Hepatic artery, portal vein, bile duct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to blood flow in the fetal circulatory system before birth?

    <p>Blood bypasses the liver and lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pulse measure in the human body?

    <p>Number of heartbeats per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

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