A&P - Unit 5 - Circulatory System - Test Question Bank - 150?s

Front

What is the largest artery in the body?

Back

Aorta

Front

What is another name for the mitral valve?

Back

Bicuspid valve

Front

Which body system transports blood to deliver important substances, such as oxygen, to cells and to remove wastes, such as carbon dioxide?

Back

Circulatory system

Front

Which supplies blood to the wall of the heart?

Back

Coronary arteries

Front

Which chamber of the heart is the thickest?

Back

Left Ventricle

Front

What is the function of the aorta?

Back

To carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Front

What are the two main types of blood circulation?

Back

Systemic circulation and pulmonary circulation.

Front

What is the role of the coronary arteries?

Back

To supply blood to the heart muscle itself.

Front

What is the function of the heart valves?

Back

To prevent the backflow of blood and ensure it flows in one direction.

Front

What is the difference between the right and left ventricles?

Back

The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs, while the left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the body.