Human Biology Quiz: Cardiovascular and Integumentary System
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What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

  • To transport nutrients from the stomach to cells
  • To regulate body temperature through sweat
  • To circulate oxygenated blood and return deoxygenated blood (correct)
  • To provide structural support to the body

    • Which layer of skin is composed of connective tissue and provides strength and elasticity?

  • Epidermis
  • Hypodermis
  • Subcutaneous layer
  • Dermis (correct)

    • What is the characteristic of arteries compared to other blood vessels?

  • They have thick muscular walls and carry blood under high pressure (correct)
  • They have larger passageways for blood flow than veins
  • They carry deoxygenated blood towards the heart
  • They contain valves to prevent backflow of blood

    • What is the lowermost layer of the integument system called?

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    Which of the following statements about the epidermis is true?

    <p>It is composed of the outermost layers of skin cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Epidermis layer

    Outermost layer of skin, without blood vessels.

    Dermis Layer

    Skin layer between epidermis & hypodermis, with blood vessels & nerves.

    Hypodermis Layer

    Lowermost skin layer, containing fat and connecting to tissues.

    Artery Function

    Carries oxygenated blood away from heart (except pulmonary artery).

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    Cardiovascular System Job?

    Circulates blood to deliver oxygen to body’s organs.

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