Cardiovascular System

Open Ended

Why is the cardiovascular system important for the health of animals such as dogs and cats?

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

Open Ended

Explain the role of blood vessels in the circulatory system and how they interact with 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

Open Ended

How does the cardiovascular system contribute to the overall health of animals such as dogs and cats?

Multiple Choice

What are the main components of the cardiovascular system?

• Heart, blood, blood vessels

• Lungs, veins, arteries

• Brain, blood, nerves

• Stomach, intestines, blood