Blood Flow through the Heart and Body

What is the main job of blood while flowing through the body?

• All of the above

• Fighting infections

• Removing carbon dioxide and waste products

• Delivering oxygen and nutrients

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Where does blood flow after leaving the heart?

• Toes

• Brain

• Major organs

• Lungs

What is the role of white blood cells in the circulatory system?

• Delivering oxygen and nutrients

• Removing carbon dioxide and waste products

• Fighting infections

• Transporting hormones

What are the two main jobs of blood while flowing through the body?

• Removing carbon dioxide and waste products, transporting hormones

• Delivering oxygen and nutrients, removing carbon dioxide and waste products

• Fighting infections, transporting hormones

• Delivering oxygen and nutrients, fighting infections

What can disrupt the circulatory system and lead to health issues?

• High blood pressure

• Blood clots

• Low blood sugar

• All of the above

Which valves connect the right atrium and right ventricle?

• Aortic valve

• Mitral valve

• Pulmonary valve

• Tricuspid valve

What is the order of blood flow through the heart?

• Right atrium, left atrium, right ventricle, left ventricle

• Left atrium, left ventricle, right atrium, right ventricle

• Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle

• Left atrium, right atrium, left ventricle, right ventricle

How much blood does the heart pump each day?

• 500 gallons

• 2000 gallons

• 1500 gallons

• 1000 gallons

What condition is caused by hardening and narrowing of the arteries that carry blood to the heart muscle?

• Peripheral artery disease

• Coronary artery disease

• Congestive heart failure

• Arrhythmia

What can you do to improve blood flow in your heart and body?

• Manage stress

• All of the above

• Exercise regularly

• Eat a heart-healthy diet