Cardiovascular Physiology and Blood Flow Quiz

Liver is not a part of the cardiovascular system.

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

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

Red blood cells primarily transport oxygen.

The volume of blood pumped by each ventricle per minute is called cardiac output.

Regular exercise is not a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Veins have valves to prevent the backflow of blood.

Bone density does not affect blood pressure.

The endothelium in blood vessels forms a smooth surface for blood flow.

Nitrogen is not transported by blood.

The condition characterized by a narrowing of the blood vessels is called atherosclerosis.

Aldosterone is primarily responsible for regulating blood pressure.