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Anatomy and Circulatory System Understanding Quiz

#1

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

Right atrium
Explanation

Right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body.

#2

Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body?

Artery
Explanation

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

#3

Which blood type is known as the universal recipient?

AB
Explanation

Blood type AB is known as the universal recipient.

#4

What is the medical term for the collarbone?

Clavicle
Explanation

The medical term for the collarbone is clavicle.

#5

Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?

Pulmonary artery
Explanation

Pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

#6

Which of the following is not a major component of blood?

Antigens
Explanation

Antigens are not a major component of blood.

#7

What is the name of the valve that separates the left atrium from the left ventricle?

Mitral valve
Explanation

Mitral valve separates the left atrium from the left ventricle.

#8

Which of the following is not a component of the lymphatic system?

Pancreas
Explanation

Pancreas is not a component of the lymphatic system.

#9

Which artery supplies blood to the heart muscle itself?

Coronary artery
Explanation

Coronary artery supplies blood to the heart muscle.

#10

What is the term for the process of blood clot formation?

Hemostasis
Explanation

The term for the process of blood clot formation is hemostasis.

#11

What is the largest artery in the human body?

Aorta
Explanation

The largest artery in the human body is the aorta.

#12

Which valve prevents the backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle?

Aortic valve
Explanation

Aortic valve prevents backflow from the aorta into the left ventricle.

#13

What is the average resting heart rate for adults?

70-80 beats per minute
Explanation

The average resting heart rate for adults is 70-80 beats per minute.

#14

Which of the following is not a function of the circulatory system?

Production of hormones
Explanation

The production of hormones is not a function of the circulatory system.

#15

Which of the following is not a type of blood vessel?

Ligament
Explanation

Ligament is not a type of blood vessel.

#16

Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Smoking
Explanation

Smoking is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

#17

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypertension
Explanation

The medical term for high blood pressure is hypertension.

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