#1
Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood into the systemic circulation?
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#2
Which of the following factors can contribute to an increase in blood pressure?
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#3
What is the primary function of the atrioventricular (AV) node in the heart?
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#4
What is the primary function of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the circulatory system?
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#5
Which blood vessel has the thickest walls and is responsible for maintaining blood pressure?
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#6
What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?
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#7
What is the term for the volume of blood pumped by each ventricle per minute?
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#8
What is the term for the force exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries?
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#9
Which part of the brain plays a crucial role in regulating cardiovascular functions, such as heart rate and blood pressure?
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#10
Which of the following is a characteristic of veins?
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#11
What is the term for the brief period of time when the ventricles are contracting and blood is being ejected from the heart?
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#12
Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart?
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#13
What is the role of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?
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#14
What is the term for the alternating expansion and relaxation of the arterial walls with each heartbeat?
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#15
Which hormone is released by the adrenal glands in response to stress and can increase heart rate and blood pressure?
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#16
Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?
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#17
What is the primary determinant of resistance to blood flow in the circulatory system?
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