Chapter 15 and 5 (EAP, Bleeding, Shock and Cardiovascular)

This blood vessel is very small and can exchange gases through its thin walls

• Veins

• Capillaries

• Arteries

This component of blood carries O²

• Red Blood Cells

• White Blood Cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

This component of blood fights off infection

• Red Blood cells

• White Blood Cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

During a minor accident, John got a cut on his hand. Which component of his blood will help in clotting and prevent excessive bleeding?

• Red Blood Cells

• White Blood Cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

This component is the liquid part of blood

• Red Blood Cells

• White Blood Cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

John is a fitness enthusiast and he is curious about his heart rate. Heart rate or pulse is

• The amount of times John's heart beats per minute

• The amount of blood pumped out of John's heart each beat

• The amount of blood pumped out of John's heart each minute

• The amount of air John breathes in each breath

The force applied to the walls of our arteries is called

• Blood Pressure

• Heart Rate

• Stroke Volume

• Respiratory Rate

The blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body are

• Arteries

• Veins

• Capillaries

• Tubules

The blood vessels that carry de-oxygenated blood from the body back to the heart and then lungs are

• Arteries

• Veins

• Tubules

• Arterioles

The heart has _____ chambers.