Introduction to the Human Cardiovascular System
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?

  • Facilitate digestion of food (correct)
  • Enable gaseous exchange
  • Remove waste products
  • Transport nutrients and hormones

What is the primary function of erythrocytes (red blood cells)?

  • Facilitating blood clotting
  • Transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide (correct)
  • Providing immunity against pathogens
  • Regulating blood pressure

Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?

  • Left ventricle
  • Right atrium (correct)
  • Right ventricle
  • Left atrium

What is the primary function of heart valves?

<p>Ensuring one-way blood flow (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?

<p>Arteries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of leucocytes (white blood cells)?

<p>Providing immunity against pathogens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the location of the heart is incorrect?

<p>The heart is located posterior to the sternum. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of thrombocytes (platelets)?

<p>Facilitating blood clotting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following mechanisms allows the heart to match blood delivery to changing metabolic needs?

<p>Changes in contraction rate and force (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system according to the passage?

<p>To transport nutrients and remove waste products (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the cardiovascular system mentioned in the passage?

<p>Lymphatic system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the heart according to the passage?

<p>To generate blood pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the blood plasma mentioned in the passage?

<p>Transporting blood cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of erythrocytes (red blood cells) according to the passage?

<p>To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the location of the heart is correct according to the passage?

<p>The heart is located posterior to the vertebral column. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the heart valves according to the passage?

<p>To ensure one-way blood flow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following mechanisms allows the heart to match blood delivery to changing metabolic needs?

<p>Both a and b (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system mentioned in the passage?

<p>Regulation of body temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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