Cardio-Vascular Systems Test

What is the primary function of the circulatory system in the human body?

• To provide structural support to the body

• To transport oxygen, nutrients, and other substances throughout the body, and remove wastes from tissues

• To control the body's response to changes in temperature

• To process information through electrical signals

Which analogy is used in the text to describe the necessity of the circulatory system in humans?

• A library system

• A transportation system

• A communication network

• An electrical circuit

How many chambers is the heart divided into?

• Two

• Four

• Six

• Eight

What is the function of the septum in the heart?

• It pumps blood throughout the body.

• It separates the left side of the heart from the right side.

• It connects the heart to the lungs.

• It regulates the heartbeat.

What does the septum prevent from mixing in the heart?

• Nutrients and wastes

• Oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood

• Hormones and enzymes

• Plasma and blood cells

Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?

• Left Atrium

• Left Ventricle

• Right Atrium

• Right Ventricle

What is the function of the valves in the heart?

• To pump blood

• To carry oxygen

• To prevent backflow of blood

• To oxygenate blood

Through which vessel does oxygenated blood leave the heart to be distributed throughout the body?

• Pulmonary Arteries

• Aorta

• Superior Vena Cava

• Pulmonary Veins

What separates the left and right sides of the heart?

• Aortic Valve

• Septum

• Mitral Valve

• Tricuspid Valve

What is the function of the atrium in the heart?

• It pumps blood out of the heart.

• It receives blood from the body.

• It closes the valves of the heart.

• It oxygenates the blood.