15 Questions
Which component of blood is responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body?
Red Blood Cells
What type of tissue is responsible for the contractions of the heart?
Cardiac muscle tissue
Which side of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygen-rich blood to all parts of the body?
Left side
What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
Connect arteries and veins
Which type of blood vessel has thicker walls to support blood moving with higher pressure?
Arteries
What is the function of platelets in the circulatory system?
Assist in blood clotting
What is the primary function of the bronchi?
To carry air from the trachea to the lungs
Which part of the respiratory system is composed of rings of cartilage to maintain its openness?
Trachea
What is the main function of alveoli in the respiratory system?
To move oxygen and carbon dioxide into and out of the bloodstream
Which component of the respiratory system branches off like tree limbs from the bronchi?
Bronchioles
What is the function of mucus membranes in the nasal cavity?
To make mucus that keeps the nose moist
Which part of the respiratory system contains tiny cilia (hair) to trap foreign particles?
Nasal cavity
What is the primary function of the left lung?
Has 2 lobes (sections)
What is the primary purpose of bronchioles?
Branch off like tree limbs from the bronchi
In which organ are alveoli located?
Lungs
Test your knowledge about the components of human blood and the circulatory system. This quiz covers red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma, and the functions of cardiac muscle tissue.
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