12 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a chamber of the human heart?
Central atrium
What is the function of the pulmonary vein?
To carry oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the left atrium
Which of the following statements about arteries and veins is correct?
Arteries are thicker than veins because they carry blood under higher pressure from the heart
What is the term used to describe the contraction of the heart chambers?
Systole
Which of the following is an example of an open circulatory system?
Cockroaches
What is the function of the pericardium in the human heart?
To provide a protective layer around the heart
Which valve allows oxygenated blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle?
Bicuspid valve
What is the primary function of the pulmonary circulation?
To transport deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation
Which of the following processes occurs within the body's cells?
Cellular respiration
What is the primary function of the systemic circulation?
To transport oxygenated blood to the body's tissues
Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the body's tissues to the right atrium?
Vena cava
What is the name given to the process where blood circulates through both the pulmonary and systemic circulations?
Double circulation
Learn about the circulatory system in human beings, including the organs involved such as the heart, lungs, arteries, veins, and capillaries. Explore the types of circulatory systems, including open circulatory systems found in creatures like cockroaches and closed circulatory systems like that of humans. Understand the role of blood in transporting essential substances throughout the body.
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