Cardiovascular Physiology and Blood Flow Quiz
Test your understanding of cardiovascular physiology with these questions covering heart function, blood flow, and more.
#1
Which of the following is NOT a component of the cardiovascular system?
Heart
Lungs
Liver
Blood vessels
#2
What is the average resting heart rate for adults?
50-60 beats per minute
70-80 beats per minute
90-100 beats per minute
110-120 beats per minute
#3
Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?
Vein
Artery
Capillary
Venule
#4
What is the primary function of red blood cells (erythrocytes)?
To transport oxygen
To fight infections
To clot blood
To produce antibodies
#5
What is the term for the volume of blood pumped by each ventricle per minute?
Stroke volume
Cardiac output
Heart rate
Ejection fraction
#6
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease?
High blood pressure
Regular exercise
Smoking
Obesity
#7
What type of blood vessel has valves to prevent the backflow of blood?
Artery
Vein
Capillary
Venule
#8
Which of the following factors does NOT affect blood pressure?
Blood volume
Heart rate
Blood viscosity
Bone density
#9
What is the main function of the endothelium in blood vessels?
To regulate blood pressure
To produce red blood cells
To secrete hormones
To form a smooth surface for blood flow
#10
Which of the following substances is NOT transported by blood?
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Glucose
Nitrogen
#11
What is the name of the condition characterized by a narrowing of the blood vessels?
Thrombosis
Aneurysm
Atherosclerosis
Embolism
#12
Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for regulating blood pressure?
Insulin
Aldosterone
Thyroxine
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
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