Sports Injuries Assessment
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What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

  • To protect the body from external damage
  • To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide (correct)
  • To aid in the digestion of food
  • To regulate body temperature

    • What is the term for the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart?

  • Cardiac cycle (correct)
  • Pulse
  • Blood pressure
  • Heart rate

    • What is the average heart rate for an adult at rest?

  • 100-160 beats per minute
  • 70-120 beats per minute
  • 80-140 beats per minute
  • 60-100 beats per minute (correct)

    • What is the term for the pressure exerted by blood on the walls of blood vessels?

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

    What is the mechanism by which the heart pumps blood throughout the body?

    <p>Cardiac muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the amount of blood pumped by the heart in one minute?

    <p>Cardiac output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the pulse in the circulatory system?

    <p>To indicate cardiac rhythm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the movement of blood through the circulatory system?

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

    What is the primary organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?

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

    What is the term for the rate at which the heart beats per minute?

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

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