Circulatory and Respiratory Systems

Atria pump blood to the:

• Arteries

• Body cavities

• Veins

• Ventricles

The only artery in humans that carries deoxygenated blood is the:

• Pulmonary artery

• Renal artery

• Aorta

• Carotid artery

The direction of blood flow through the human body is maintained by:

• The elasticity of the vein walls

• The pump action of the heart

• Muscular contractions

• A system of valves

Blood leaves the heart in two vessels, namely the:

• Aorta and pulmonary vein

• Pulmonary artery and aorta

• Aorta and venae cavae

• Pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein

Which of the following contain deoxygenated blood?

• Left ventricle

• Pulmonary vein

• Right atrium

• Left atrium

A blood vessel is called an artery when it:

• Transports oxygenated blood to the heart

• Transports blood to the heart

• Contains many valves

• Transports blood away from the heart

Which type of blood vessel carries blood TO the heart?

• Arteries

• Capillaries

• Veins

• Venules

What type of blood vessel exchanges nutrients and oxygen in the tissues?

• Arteries

• Veins

• Capillaries

• Venules

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Type of circulation that refers to blood flow from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart again?

• Systemic circulation

• Renal circulation

• Portal circulation

• Pulmonary circulation

The main vein(s) that brings blood to the right atrium?

• Aorta

• Pulmonary veins

• Superior and Inferior vena cava

• Renal veins