Circulatory System Quiz

What is the primary function of the heart in the circulatory system?

• To filter blood

• To produce blood cells

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To store blood

Which type of blood vessel is responsible for carrying oxygen rich blood away from the heart?

• Veins

• Capillaries

• Arteries

• Venules

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

• Delivering oxygen to tissues

• Removing waste products from the body

• Fighting disease

• Producing digestive enzymes

What type of blood vessel is involved in the exchange of nutrients and waste materials between blood and tissues?

• Arteries

• Veins

• Capillaries

• Arterioles

Which component of blood is primarily responsible for clotting?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Plasma

• Platelets

Which of the following is a function of white blood cells?

• Carrying oxygen

• Clotting blood

• Fighting infections

• Transporting nutrients

What part of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide to body cells?

• Red Blood Cells
• White Blood Cells
• Platelets
• Plasma

Oxygen-transporting protein in red blood cells that gives the cells their characteristic red color.

• thrombin
• hematocrit
• hemoglobin
• hemostasis

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

What makes up the main percentage of blood ?

• Red blood cells 
• White blood cells 
• Platelets 
• Plasma 

What does blood consist of?

• plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets
• hormones, oxygen, nutrients, water
• red blood cells
• carbon dioxide and minerals