Circulation of Blood and Cardiovascular Physiology Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?

  • Host defense
  • Reproduction (correct)
  • Temperature regulation
  • Regulation and integration
  • What is the main function of the heart?

  • Regulation and integration
  • Temperature regulation
  • Bulk flow of materials (correct)
  • Homeostasis
  • Which component of the cardiovascular system controls cardiac output?

  • Blood vessels
  • Autonomic nerves
  • Heart
  • CNS (correct)
  • What is the purpose of microcirculation?

    <p>Exercise and blood flow through special regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is characteristic of cardiac muscle?

    <p>Cardiac contractility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the autonomic nerves in the cardiovascular system?

    <p>Control of cardiac output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the cardiovascular system is responsible for controlling blood pressure?

    <p>Blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the CNS in relation to the cardiovascular system?

    <p>Regulation and integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the regulation and integration of the cardiovascular system?

    <p>Regulation and integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the CNS integrate the overall activity of the cardiovascular system with?

    <p>Respiratory and renal systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of the microcirculation?

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

    Which of the following is true about the valves of the heart?

    <p>Valves open passively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the intercalated disks in cardiac muscle?

    <p>To allow the easy transfer of ions between cardiac muscle cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of cardiac muscle?

    <p>Smaller fibers with individual nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal path of blood flow in the cardiovascular system?

    <p>Pulmonary and systemic circulations are linked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate function of the cardiovascular system?

    <p>To ensure adequate blood flow through the capillaries of various organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the conduction in cardiac muscle?

    <p>Ventricles are not electrically connected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the parallel arrangement of blood vessels?

    <p>It allows independent regulation of blood flow to different organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of the cardiovascular system?

    <p>Lymphatic system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the features of the microcirculation?

    <p>Precapillary sphincters control entry of blood from arteriole into each capillary</p> Signup and view all the answers

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