Human Blood and Circulatory System
26 Questions
3 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the main function of red blood cells?

  • Carry carbon dioxide away from the body
  • Assist in blood clotting
  • Fight infections
  • Responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body (correct)
  • Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

  • Arteries (correct)
  • Capillaries
  • Venules
  • Veins
  • What is the function of platelets in the blood?

  • Assist in blood clotting (correct)
  • Responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body
  • Fight infections
  • Carry carbon dioxide away from the body
  • Which type of tissue is responsible for contractions of the heart?

    <p>Cardiac muscle tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygen-rich blood to all parts of the body?

    <p>Left ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component of plasma?

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

    What is the main function of the stomach?

    <p>To mix and churn food to continue the process of digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the small intestine is responsible for the majority of digestion?

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

    What is the function of the gallbladder?

    <p>To store bile and release it into the small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ produces a fluid called bile to aid in the breakdown of fats in food?

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

    What is the main function of the large intestine?

    <p>To absorb water from the ingestible food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which accessory organ produces an important digestive enzyme and also produces insulin?

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

    What is the diameter of the small intestine?

    <p>$2.5cm$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the esophagus is made up of smooth muscle tissue which can contract and relax?

    <p>$3^{rd}$ section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the saliva produced by the salivary glands?

    <p>To break up and soften the food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the contractions in the esophagus responsible for?

    <p>Moving food along to the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of white blood cells in the body?

    <p>Fighting infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of blood vessel has thicker walls to support blood moving with higher pressure?

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

    What is the primary role of cardiac muscle tissue in the body?

    <p>Contractions of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of blood plasma is a protein-rich liquid responsible for carrying blood components?

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

    What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?

    <p>Connect arteries and veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which part of the body does the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream primarily occur?

    <p>Small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of saliva in the process of digestion?

    <p>Mixing with enzymes to chemically break apart food molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of platelets in the circulatory system?

    <p>Assisting in blood clotting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is primarily responsible for removing undigested food materials from the body?

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

    What is the primary role of red blood cells in the circulatory system?

    <p>Carrying oxygen throughout the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    A&amp;P entrance Exam
    147 questions
    Blood Components Quiz
    3 questions

    Blood Components Quiz

    InvincibleCatSEye7449 avatar
    InvincibleCatSEye7449
    Blood Components Table Completion
    32 questions
    Human Circulatory System Overview
    8 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser