Components and Functions of the Cardiovascular System Quiz

Left atrium receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs.

Arteries carry blood away from the heart in the cardiovascular system.

Aorta carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

AV node conducts electrical signals from the atria to the ventricles.

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is transporting nutrients.

Lymphocytes are not a component of blood.

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

Systole is the term for the contraction phase of the heart muscle.

Pulmonary vein carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart.

The SA node regulates heart rate.

Regular exercise is not a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

Aorta is the largest artery in the human body.

Aldosterone regulates blood pressure.

Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack.

The pericardium provides lubrication for the heart.

Arrhythmia is characterized by an abnormal heart rhythm.