MPP Academy CART Class 1

Open Ended

What are some of the key functions performed by the cardiovascular system that are essential for life?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?

• Transporting oxygen from the lungs to cells

• Transporting nutrients from the digestive system

• Producing hormones in the endocrine system

• Removing waste materials from cells

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the heart are correct? [multiple answers]

• The heart is made mainly of cardiac muscle tissue.

• The heart has four inner chambers.

• Blood is pumped from the atrium to the ventricle on each side.

• The heart contains only one valve.

Multiple Choice

Which valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle in the heart?

• Mitral valve

• Aortic valve

• Tricuspid valve

• Pulmonary valve

Multiple Choice

Like skeletal muscle, the cardiac muscle is _______.

• voluntary

• smooth

• involuntary

• striated

Open Ended

Compare the contraction mechanism of cardiac muscle to that of skeletal muscle. What makes cardiac muscle unique in its function?

Multiple Choice

Which type of blood vessel is primarily responsible for the exchange of materials between the blood and body tissues?

• Arteries

• Veins

• Capillaries

• Aorta

Multiple Choice

Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

• Arteries

• Veins

• Capillaries

• Venules

Multiple Choice

Which of the following vessels are involved in gas exchange?

• Pulmonary artery

• Pulmonary vein

• Capillaries

• Aorta

Open Ended

Describe the path of blood flow through the pulmonary circuit, starting from the right ventricle.

Open Ended

Explain the difference between systemic and pulmonary circulation.

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the pulmonary circuit?

• To deliver oxygen-rich blood to the body

• To exchange gases between the blood and lungs

• To transport nutrients to tissues

• To remove waste from the kidneys

Open Ended

Describe the process of gas exchange that occurs in the alveoli.

Multiple Choice

In the Systemic circuit, blood leaves the heart via the _____.

• Vena cava

• Pulmonary artery

• Pulmonary veins

• Aorta

Open Ended

Explain how blood helps maintain homeostasis in the body.

Multiple Choice

Which blood component is primarily responsible for defending the body against infection?

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes

• Thrombocytes

• Plasma

Open Ended

Explain how heart failure affects the ability of the heart to maintain optimal blood and fluid pressures in the body.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are considered modifiable risk factors for heart failure?

• Gender

• Age

• Family history

• Diet high in sodium and fat

Multiple Choice

Which of the following symptoms are commonly associated with left-sided heart failure?

• Cyanosis (bluish tint)

• Weight gain

• Fluid accumulation in the abdomen (ascites)

• Pulmonary edema

Open Ended

How do you think understanding the structure and function of the heart can help in real-life situations ?