Cardiovascular System Quiz

The most important function of the circulatory system is to 

• provide structural support for the lungs
• transport needed materials to body cells and removes waste
• generate blood pressure so the arteries and veins do not collapse
• produce blood and lymph

Which of the following make up the circulatory system?

• heart
• blood vessels
• blood
• all of the above

Muscular organ of the cardiovascular system that pumps blood to the body through blood vessels.

• Lungs
• Aorta
• Heart
• Muscle

Structure that prevents blood from flowing backwards.

• Vessel 
• Vein
• Valve
• Vector

Cell fragments that help form blood clots.

• Platelet
• Patella
• Pancreas
• Pacemaker

Which blood type is considered to be the Universal Receiver? 

• A
• B
• AB
• O

Which blood type is considered to be the Universal Donor? 

• A
• B
• AB
• O

Another name for the circulatory system is __________________________________________ because they describe the system that consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.

• Cardiovascular System
• Heart
• Vein
• Artery

How many chambers does the heart have ? 

• 4
• 6
• 3
• 1

liquid portion of blood that contains mostly water and many dissolved substances

• plasma
• erythrocytes
• leukocytes
• thrombocytes