Anatomy of the Circulatory System Quiz

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#1

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs?

Right atrium
Left atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
#2

Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?

Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Venules
#3

In which blood vessel does gas exchange primarily occur?

Arteries
Veins
Capillaries
Venules
#4

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

Transport of nutrients
Transport of oxygen
Regulation of body temperature
Production of hormones
#5

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

Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Vena cava
#6

Which component of blood is responsible for transporting oxygen?

Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
Plasma
#7

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypotension
Hypertension
Hemorrhage
Tachycardia
#8

Which of the following is NOT a component of blood?

Red blood cells
White blood cells
Plasma
Neurons
#9

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

Aortic valve
Tricuspid valve
Mitral valve
Pulmonary valve
#10

What is the pacemaker of the heart called?

Sinoatrial node (SA node)
Atrioventricular node (AV node)
Bundle of His
Purkinje fibers
#11

What is the medical term for a blood clot that forms in a blood vessel?

Embolism
Thrombosis
Aneurysm
Ischemia
#12

Which of the following is NOT a major blood vessel attached to the heart?

Aorta
Pulmonary artery
Renal vein
Superior vena cava
#13

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

Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Vena cava
#14

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the viscosity of blood?

Red blood cell count
Plasma protein concentration
Blood vessel diameter
Temperature
#15

What type of blood vessel has the thickest muscular walls?

Arteries
Veins
Capillaries
Venules
#16

Which of the following hormones regulates blood pressure?

Insulin
Cortisol
Adrenaline
Renin

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