Master the Cardiovascular System
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Master the Cardiovascular System

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Which term is used interchangeably with the cardiovascular system?

  • The respiratory system
  • The nervous system
  • The digestive system
  • The circulatory system (correct)

    • What is one of the functions of the cardiovascular system?

  • Filtering waste products from the blood
  • Transporting oxygen and nutrients (correct)
  • Producing hormones
  • Storing excess glucose

    • How does the cardiovascular system help regulate body temperature?

  • By constricting blood vessels
  • By increasing heart rate
  • By distributing heat throughout the body (correct)
  • By producing sweat

    • What does the cardiovascular system carry to help defend against infections?

    <p>White blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to transporting oxygen, what else does the cardiovascular system carry?

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

    What does the cardiovascular system help maintain in the body?

    <p>Blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organs are responsible for eliminating waste products transported by the cardiovascular system?

    <p>Lungs and kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ acts as a pump, propelling oxygenated blood to the body's tissues and receiving deoxygenated blood from them?

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

    What are the three types of blood vessels in the cardiovascular system?

    <p>Arteries, veins, and capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?

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

    What is the function of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?

    <p>To exchange nutrients, gases, and waste products between the blood and surrounding tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process in which oxygen-rich blood is pumped from the heart to the body's organs and tissues through arteries?

    <p>Systemic circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does deoxygenated blood from the body go to release carbon dioxide and pick up oxygen?

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

    What lifestyle habit helps strengthen the heart and improve blood circulation?

    <p>Regular exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the negative effect of chronic stress on the cardiovascular system?

    <p>Increased risk of heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The cardiovascular system includes organs like the heart and blood vessels?

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

    True or false: Arteries carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart?

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

    True or false: Regular exercise helps strengthen the heart and improve blood circulation?

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

    True or false: Smoking damages blood vessels and increases the risk of heart disease?

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

    True or false: Chronic stress has no negative effects on the cardiovascular system?

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

    Match the following parts of the cardiovascular system with their functions:

    <p>Heart = Acts as a pump, propelling oxygenated blood to the body's tissues and receiving deoxygenated blood from them Arteries = Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart Veins = Transport deoxygenated blood back to the heart Capillaries = Allow for the exchange of nutrients, gases, and waste products between the blood and surrounding tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following processes of the cardiovascular system with their descriptions:

    <p>Systemic Circulation = Oxygen-rich blood is pumped from the heart to the body's organs and tissues Pulmonary Circulation = Deoxygenated blood from the body is transported to the lungs where it releases carbon dioxide and picks up oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following habits with their effects on the cardiovascular system:

    <p>Regular Exercise = Helps strengthen the heart and improve blood circulation Balanced Diet = Helps maintain a healthy weight and prevent heart disease Avoid Smoking and Excessive Alcohol = Prevents damage to blood vessels and heart problems Manage Stress = Prevents negative effects on the cardiovascular system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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