Cardiovascular System and Blood Functions Quiz

Explore cardiology with this quiz. Test yourself on blood functions, heart anatomy, and more. Perfect for students and enthusiasts.

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Which of the following is not a component of the cardiovascular system?

Heart

Lungs

Kidneys

Blood vessels

What is the main function of red blood cells (erythrocytes)?

Carrying oxygen to tissues

Assisting in blood clotting

Fighting infections

Producing antibodies

Which blood type is known as the 'universal donor'?

Which of the following is not a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

High blood pressure

Regular exercise

Obesity

Smoking

What is the function of platelets in the blood?

Transporting oxygen

Assisting in blood clotting

Producing antibodies

Regulating blood pressure

Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body?

Left atrium

Right atrium

Left ventricle

Right ventricle

What is the name of the process by which blood cells are formed?

Erythropoiesis

Hematopoiesis

Thrombopoiesis

Leukopoiesis

What is the average volume of blood in an adult human body?

3-4 liters

5-6 liters

7-8 liters

9-10 liters

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Myocarditis

Angina pectoris

Myocardial infarction

Arrhythmia

#10

What is the name of the condition characterized by high levels of cholesterol in the blood?

Hypertension

Atherosclerosis

Hypercholesterolemia

Thrombosis

#11

Which of the following hormones regulates blood pressure?

Insulin

Glucagon

Aldosterone

Thyroxine