Cardiovascular and Respiratory System Quiz

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

• Heart rate

• Cardiac output

• Stroke volume

• Pharynx

What is the primary difference between veins and arteries?

• Veins carry blood away from the heart, while arteries carry blood towards the heart.

• Veins have valves, while arteries do not.

• Arteries carry oxygenated blood, while veins carry deoxygenated blood.

• Arteries are smaller than veins.

Which type of respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen?

• Aerobic respiration

• Anaerobic respiration

• Cellular respiration

• Photosynthesis

What should students be able to do regarding the respiratory system by the end of this unit?

• Identify the components of the heart

• Give sporting examples of when each respiratory system might be used

• Define terms related to the cardiovascular system

• Explain the mechanics of digestion

What is the function of the arteries in the cardiovascular system?

• To carry blood away from the heart

• To pump blood through the body

• To carry blood towards the heart

• To filter blood

Which part of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?

• Atria

• Ventricles

• Bicuspid valve

• Pulmonary Vein

What is the role of the capillaries in the cardiovascular system?

Which valves are located between the atria and the ventricles?

• Semilunar valves

• Pulmonary valves

• Bicuspid and tricuspid valves

• Aorta and vena cava

What is the main function of the vena cava in the cardiovascular system?

What are the main components of the cardiovascular system?

• The heart, the stomach, and the blood

• The heart, the blood vessels, and the blood

• The lungs, the blood vessels, and the blood

• The heart, the liver, and the kidneys