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Cardiovascular system 1
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1What do capillaries branch from?
- AArteries = The arteries are the blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body.
- BArterioles = 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.
- CVeins = Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying mainly oxygen-depleted blood towards the heart.
- DVenules = A very small vein, especially one collecting blood from the capillaries.
2What is the function of thrombocytes?
- ATransport nutrients to cells
- BProtect the body from infection
- CTo clot the blood
- DTo thin the blood
3Erythrocytes are:
- ACells that fight infection
- BCells that transport oxygen around the body
- CCells responsible for clotting
- DCells that form collagen
4The action of the heart is controlled by:
- AThe central nervous system
- BThe autonomic nervous system
- CThe spinal chord
- DThe peripheral nervous system
5When you are looking at a diagram of the heart, the upper left chamber is called?
- ALeft ventricle
- BRight atrium
- CRight ventricle
6What vein drains blood from the head and neck?
- ACarotid vein
- BHepatic vein
- CSuperior vena cava
- DJugular vein
7Hypertension is another term for?
- ALow blood pressure
- BHigh blood pressure
- CHeart attack
- DAngina
8What is the function of Leucocytes?
- ABlood clotting
- BTo fight infection
- CTo transport waste
- DTo regulate body temperature
9Where are lymphocytes formed?
- ARed bone marrow
- BLymphatic tissue
- CSpleen
- DHeart
10The middle layer of the heart is called?
- AMyocardium
- BPericardium
- CSeptum
- DEndocardium
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- Circulatory system (blood) Quiz on Cardiovascular system 1 , created by shelleymcgurk on 10/04/2014.
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