Cardiovascular System Subdivisions and Functions Quiz

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What is the main function of the pulmonary circulation?

  • To carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body
  • To carry oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart
  • To carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs (correct)
  • To carry deoxygenated blood from the lungs to the body

Which statement best describes the function of the systemic circulation?

  • It transports oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart
  • It transports oxygenated blood from the heart to the body tissues (correct)
  • It transports oxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
  • It transports deoxygenated blood from the heart to the body tissues

Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood away from the heart?

  • Aorta
  • Pulmonary vein
  • Pulmonary artery (correct)
  • Superior vena cava

What is the main function of the systemic circulation?

<p>To carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the body tissues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?

<p>Aorta (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pulmonary circulation?

<p>To carry deoxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the pulmonary circulation?

<p>To transport deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart in the systemic circulation?

<p>Aorta and its branches (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the systemic circulation?

<p>To supply oxygenated blood to the body's tissues and organs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation?

<p>Pulmonary artery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which great vessel is directly connected to the right atrium of the heart?

<p>Inferior vena cava (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vessel carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart?

<p>Pulmonary vein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation?

<p>Pulmonary artery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which great vessel is directly connected to the right ventricle of the heart?

<p>Pulmonary artery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart in the systemic circulation?

<p>Aorta (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which great vessel is directly connected to the left ventricle of the heart?

<p>Aorta (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a blood vessel is directly connected to the right atrium of the heart, which type of blood is it likely to carry?

<p>Deoxygenated blood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation?

<p>Pulmonary artery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the heart's apex?

<p>Below the left nipple (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vessel supplies deoxygenated blood to the heart's right atrium?

<p>Inferior vena cava (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the size of the heart?

<p>Body size and physical condition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure determines the size of the heart?

<p>The base of the heart (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the exact location of the heart?

<p>In the middle of the chest cavity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is found at the apex of the heart?

<p>The left ventricle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the size of the heart?

<p>The thickness of its walls (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the exact location of the heart?

<p>Left side of the chest (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is found at the base of the heart?

<p>Aorta (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pericardium?

<p>To protect the heart from physical damage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the pericardial fluid located?

<p>Between the visceral and parietal layers of the pericardium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the pericardial fluid?

<p>To reduce friction during heartbeats (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the pericardium?

<p>To protect the heart from infections and pathogens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the pericardial fluid located?

<p>Between the outer pericardium and the inner pericardium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the pericardial fluid?

<p>To prevent friction between the pericardial layers during heartbeats (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the pericardial fluid?

<p>Lubricating the layers of the pericardium to reduce friction during heartbeats (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure determines the size of the heart?

<p>Pericardium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the pericardial fluid located?

<p>Between the parietal and visceral layers of the pericardium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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