Cardiovascular System

Multiple Choice

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

• Heart

• Blood

• Blood vessels

• Lungs

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the heart is correct?

• The heart is composed of voluntary muscle.

• The heart pumps blood using nerves.

• The heart consists of four chambers: two atria and two ventricles.

• The heart only pumps blood to the lungs.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of blood vessels found in mammals?

• Arteries

• Veins

• Capillaries

• Lymph nodes

Fill in the Blanks

The arteries carry blood

from the heart.

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of veins in the circulatory system?

• Carry blood away from the heart

• Receive blood from the lungs

• Carry blood to the heart

• Transport oxygen to tissues

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of capillaries?

• Connect arteries and veins

• Exchange oxygen, water, salts, and carbon dioxide between blood and tissues

• Remove wastes from surrounding cells

• Produce red blood cells

Multiple Choice

What are the main components of the cardiovascular system?

• Heart, blood, blood vessels

• Lungs, veins, arteries

• Brain, blood, nerves

• Stomach, intestines, blood