Anatomy and Terminology of the Circulatory System Quiz

Receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.

Mainly responsible for carrying oxygen to body tissues.

AB blood type is the universal recipient.

Outermost layer is the epicardium.

Lymphocytes are not a major component of blood.

Process is called hematopoiesis.

Carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body.

Medically termed as myocardial infarction.

Called the mitral valve.

The process is called coagulation.

Carotid artery is not directly connected to the heart.

Smallest branches leading to capillaries are arterioles.

Condition due to inadequate blood flow to heart muscle.

Ligament is not a major type of blood vessel.

Initiates heartbeat and sets the pace.

Total volume of blood pumped per minute is cardiac output.