Cardiovascular System Quiz

What is the main function of veins?

• Transport deoxygenated blood

• Carry oxygenated blood

• Facilitate nutrient exchange

• Pump blood to the heart

True or False: Arteries are responsible for carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart.

• True

• False

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

• Heart

• Arteries

• Veins

• Lungs

True or False: Blood vessels include arteries, veins, and bones.

• True

• False

What is the primary function of capillaries?

• Pump blood

• Transport oxygen

• Facilitate nutrient exchange

• Regulate body temperature

Match the cardiovascular disease with its description: Elevated blood pressure levels; can lead to damage in the arteries, heart, and other organs.

• Coronary artery disease

• Hypertension

• Atherosclerosis

• Arrhythmia

Match the cardiovascular disease with its description: Buildup of plaque in coronary arteries; reduced blood flow to the heart.

• Coronary artery disease

• Hypertension

• Atherosclerosis

• Heart failure

Match the cardiovascular disease with its description: Condition where arteries become hardened due to the buildup of plaque.

• Coronary artery disease

• Hypertension

• Atherosclerosis

• Cardiomyopathy

Homeostasis in the cardiovascular system involves the regulation of what?

• Blood pressure

• Blood sugar

• Body temperature

• Respiratory rate

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

True or False: The heart is a muscle that pumps blood throughout the body.

• True

• False