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Human Circulatory System Quiz

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What is the term for the system of organs that includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood circulated throughout the body?

Digestive system
Circulatory system (correct)
Respiratory system
Endocrine system

Which division of the circulatory system is responsible for carrying blood to and from the lungs?

Systemic circulation
Digestive circulation
Lymphatic circulation
Pulmonary circulation (correct)

What type of circulatory system do vertebrates have?

Semi-closed circulatory system
Dual circulatory system
Closed circulatory system (correct)
Open circulatory system

Which term is used interchangeably with the circulatory system?

Cardiovascular system (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the lymphatic system in the circulatory system?

Returning excess fluid back to blood circulation as lymph (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which medical professionals specialize in disorders of the blood vessels and lymphatic vessels?

Vascular surgeons (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of blood?

White blood cells and red blood cells (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is the systemic circulation defined?

A circuit delivering oxygenated blood from the heart to the body (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of blood, apart from plasma?

Red blood cells and platelets (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

Maintaining homeostasis by stabilizing temperature and pH (D) Signup and view all the answers

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