Circulatory System Function and Regulation Quiz

Left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs in the heart.

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's tissues.

Veins carry deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.

The average adult human heart rate at rest is 60-70 beats per minute.

The Aorta is the largest artery in the human body.

Red blood cells primarily function to transport oxygen to tissues and organs.

Erythropoietin regulates the production of red blood cells in the body.

The valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle is called the Mitral valve.

Diastole is the term for the relaxation phase of the heart cycle.

The circulatory system's purpose includes transportation, regulation, and protection of the body.

Platelets play a crucial role in the circulatory system by forming blood clots to prevent bleeding.

The circulatory system does not produce hormones; its functions include transportation and circulation.

Hematopoiesis is the term for the process of blood cell formation.

Hypertension is a disorder of the circulatory system characterized by high blood pressure.

The network of blood vessels in the body is collectively called the circulatory system.