A&P Level 2 (no.1)

Which organ of the body is located behind the sternum and just left of

centre?

• The liver

• The heart

• The kidneys

• The lungs

Which organ pumps oxygen and nutrients to the tissues of the body?

• The lungs

• The kidneys

• The liver

• The heart

The lower chambers of the heart are known as:

• Atria

• Ventricles

• Capillaries

• Vena Cava

Which of the following describes the correct sequence of blood flow?

• Pulmonary vein, right ventricle, right atrium, pulmonary artery

• Vena cava, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta

• Pulmonary vein, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta

• Aorta, left atrium, left ventricle, pulmonary artery

The aorta transports:

• Oxygenated blood to the heart

• De-oxygenated blood to the heart

• Oxygenated blood away from the heart

• De-oxygenated blood away from the heart

De-oxygenated blood is returned to the heart through which of the

following blood vessels?

• Pulmonary vein

• Vena cava

• Aorta

• Pulmonary artery

Normal blood pressure can be identified as being:

• 95/55 mmHg

• 100/55 mmHg

• 120/80 mmHg

• 145/95 mmHg

Which organ is responsible for taking oxygen into the body?

• The heart

• The kidneys

• The spleen

• The lungs

Alveoli are located within:

• The heart

• The lungs

• The trachea

• Arteries

The main respiratory muscles are the diaphragm and the:

• Transverse abdominis

• Intercostals

• Pectorals

• Obliques