CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

Multiple Choice

Why is the circulatory system important for the human body?

• It helps transport blood and nutrients throughout the body.

• It helps the body move and maintain balance.

• It helps digest food and absorb nutrients.

• It helps the body fight infections.

Open Ended

Explain how arteries, veins, and capillaries work together in the circulatory system to maintain the health of the body.

Multiple Choice

What is another name for the circulatory system?

• Respiratory system

• Digestive system

• Cardiovascular system

• Nervous system

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of capillaries?

• Carry blood away from the heart

• Connect arteries and veins

• Exchange food, oxygen, and wastes

• Return blood to the heart

Open Ended

Explain the difference between arteries, veins, and capillaries in the circulatory system.

Open Ended

Describe the roles of pulmonary and systemic circulation in the human body.

Multiple Choice

Which parts of the heart are responsible for pumping blood to the lungs and to the rest of the body?

• Left atrium and left ventricle

• Right atrium and right ventricle

• Left ventricle and right ventricle

• Right atrium and left atrium

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a condition affecting the circulatory system?

• Hypertension

• Atherosclerosis

• Diabetes

• Venous thrombosis

Multiple Select

Which of the following are possible consequences if hypertension is not controlled?

• Heart attack

• Kidney problems

• Diabetes

• Sight loss

Open Ended

Explain how hypertension can affect the heart and blood vessels. Use information from the slides to support your answer.

Open Ended

What are some lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risk of developing hypertension?

Open Ended

What is another name for hypertension?

Multiple Select

Select all the readings that indicate normal blood pressure according to the chart.

• 110/70

• 120/80

• 85/55

• 170/90

Open Ended

Explain how the chart helps in understanding the different levels of blood pressure and their significance.

Multiple Choice

Which category does a blood pressure reading of 170/90 fall into according to the chart?

• High blood pressure

• Pre-high blood pressure

• Normal blood pressure

• Low blood pressure

Multiple Choice

What are the main functions of the circulatory system?

• To transport blood, nutrients, and oxygen throughout the body

• To digest food

• To control movement

• To produce hormones