Cardiovascular System and Blood Circulation Quiz

Kidneys are part of the renal system, not the cardiovascular system.

The normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 80 beats per minute.

Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels where exchange of nutrients and waste occurs.

The aorta is the large artery that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the systemic circulation.

White blood cells play a crucial role in the immune system by fighting infections and foreign invaders.

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.

The mitral valve is situated between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart.

The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs before pumping it to the rest of the body.

Regular exercise is a protective factor and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Purkinje fibers are specialized cardiac muscle fibers responsible for heart muscle contraction.

Hypertension refers to the medical condition of high blood pressure.

Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel, potentially causing blockage.

Aldosterone plays a role in regulating blood pressure and volume by influencing sodium and water balance.