Human Anatomy and Physiology - Cardiovascular System Quiz

Explore key concepts in human anatomy and physiology related to the heart and blood vessels with these cardiology quiz questions.

#1

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?

Left atrium
Right atrium
Left ventricle
Right ventricle
#2

What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?

Transporting oxygen to the cells
Digesting food
Producing hormones
Generating electrical impulses
#3

Which of the following is NOT a component of blood?

Plasma
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Lymphocytes
#4

Which of the following is NOT a major blood vessel connected to the heart?

Carotid artery
Aorta
Pulmonary artery
Superior vena cava
#5

Which of the following is NOT a type of blood vessel?

Artery
Vein
Capillary
Alveolus
#6

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

High cholesterol
Regular exercise
Smoking
Obesity
#7

Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood away from the heart?

Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Coronary artery
#8

What is the pacemaker of the heart called?

SA node
AV node
Bundle of His
Purkinje fibers
#9

What is the term for the network of vessels that drains excess fluid from tissues and returns it to the bloodstream?

Lymphatic system
Nervous system
Endocrine system
Respiratory system
#10

Which valve prevents the backflow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium?

Aortic valve
Pulmonary valve
Mitral valve
Tricuspid valve
#11

What is the term for the process of blood clot formation?

Thrombosis
Hemorrhage
Embolism
Fibrillation
#12

What is the term for the volume of blood pumped by the heart in one minute?

Stroke volume
Cardiac output
Heart rate
Blood pressure
#13

What is the term for the force exerted by blood against the walls of blood vessels?

Blood pressure
Heart rate
Cardiac output
Stroke volume
#14

What is the term for the process of blood cell formation?

Erythropoiesis
Glycolysis
Fibrinolysis
Hematopoiesis
#15

What is the term for the process by which blood vessels constrict to decrease blood flow?

Vasodilation
Hemostasis
Vasoconstriction
Coagulation
#16

Which of the following is the largest artery in the human body?

Femoral artery
Aorta
Coronary artery
Pulmonary artery
#17

Which part of the brain regulates heart rate and blood pressure?

Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Medulla oblongata
Hypothalamus
#18

Which of the following statements about blood types is correct?

Type O- is the universal donor
Type AB+ can receive blood from any blood type
Type A+ can donate to type O-
Type B- can receive blood from type AB+

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