Cardiovascular system 1

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Circulatory system (blood) Quiz on Cardiovascular system 1 , created by shelleymcgurk on 10/04/2014.
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Question 1

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What do capillaries branch from?
Answer
  • Arteries = The arteries are the blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body.
  • Arterioles = The main function of the arterioles is to transport blood away from the heart and out to the body's tissues. The arterioles are also very vital in blood pressure.
  • Veins = Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying mainly oxygen-depleted blood towards the heart.
  • Venules = A very small vein, especially one collecting blood from the capillaries.

Question 2

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What is the function of thrombocytes?
Answer
  • Transport nutrients to cells
  • Protect the body from infection
  • To clot the blood
  • To thin the blood

Question 3

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Erythrocytes are:
Answer
  • Cells that fight infection
  • Cells that transport oxygen around the body
  • Cells responsible for clotting
  • Cells that form collagen

Question 4

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The action of the heart is controlled by:
Answer
  • The central nervous system
  • The autonomic nervous system
  • The spinal chord
  • The peripheral nervous system

Question 5

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When you are looking at a diagram of the heart, the upper left chamber is called?
Answer
  • Left ventricle
  • Right atrium
  • Right ventricle

Question 6

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What vein drains blood from the head and neck?
Answer
  • Carotid vein
  • Hepatic vein
  • Superior vena cava
  • Jugular vein

Question 7

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Hypertension is another term for?
Answer
  • Low blood pressure
  • High blood pressure
  • Heart attack
  • Angina

Question 8

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What is the function of Leucocytes?
Answer
  • Blood clotting
  • To fight infection
  • To transport waste
  • To regulate body temperature

Question 9

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Where are lymphocytes formed?
Answer
  • Red bone marrow
  • Lymphatic tissue
  • Spleen
  • Heart

Question 10

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The middle layer of the heart is called?
Answer
  • Myocardium
  • Pericardium
  • Septum
  • Endocardium
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