Cardiovascular System Study Guide

The prefix cardi/o means-

• artery

• vein

• heart

• muscle

The prefix angi/o means-

• blood vessels

• heart

• liver

• none of the above

Which of the following is the abbreviation for blood pressure?

• BP

• P

• RR

• T

The chemical symbol O₂ stands for-

• helium

• carbon dioxide

• oxygen

• nitrogen

The chemical symbol CO₂ stands for-

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• helium

• nitrogen

Which of the following is another name for RBC?

• erythrocyte

• leukocyte

• plasm

• thrombocyte

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

• framework of the body

• carry oxygen to cells

• remove wastes from cells

• assist the immune system

The middle muscle layer of the heart is called the _____.

• pericardium

• endocardium

• epicardium

• myocardium

Which of the following structures belong in the cardiovascular system?

• brain & spinal cord

• bones & cartilage

• blood vessels & heart

• lungs & diaphragm

What is the largest artery in the body?

• aorta

• capillary bed

• vena cava

• none of the above