Circulatory System Quiz: Blood Vessels

What are the three main types of blood vessels?

• liver, kidney, spleen

• heart, lungs, stomach

• femur, tibia, fibula

• arteries, veins, and capillaries

Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

• Lymphatic vessels

• Capillaries

• Arteries

• Veins

What is the smallest type of blood vessel?

• Vein

• Capillary

• Lymphatic vessel

• Artery

What is the function of arteries?

• Carry deoxygenated blood towards the heart

• Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart

• Store excess blood for future use

• Help in digestion of food

What is the function of veins?

• Producing red blood cells

• Regulating body temperature

• Transporting oxygenated blood away from the heart

• Transporting deoxygenated blood back to the heart

What is the function of capillaries?

• Regulating body temperature

• Transporting oxygen to the lungs

• Producing red blood cells

• Exchange nutrients, gases, and waste products between the blood and tissues

What is the largest artery in the human body?

• Pulmonary artery

• Radial artery

• Femoral artery

• Aorta

What is the largest vein in the human body?

• Inferior vena cava

• Femoral vein

• Superior vena cava

• Pulmonary vein

What is the name of the blood vessel that connects the arteries and veins?

• capillaries

• bronchioles

• esophagus

• lymphatic vessels

What is the purpose of the endothelium in blood vessels?

• To provide structural support for the blood vessels

• To store excess blood for emergencies

• To produce red blood cells

• To regulate blood flow and serve as a barrier between the blood and the vessel wall.