Year 5: Circulatory System Quiz

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

• To carry nutrients to the cells

• To produce hormones

• To help with digestion

• To regulate body temperature

How long would all the arteries and veins measure together if put in a single file?

• 80,000 kilometers

• 120,000 kilometers

• 96,000 kilometers

• 50,000 kilometers

What is the main role of the heart in the circulatory system?

• To ensure blood circulation

• To help with breathing

• To digest food

• To regulate body temperature

Where does the journey of blood begin in the circulatory system?

• Stomach

• Brain

• Lungs

• Heart

What is the name of the highway in the circulatory system through which blood flows from the heart?

• Capillaries

• Veins

• Aorta

• Arteries

Where does the blood reach after flowing through the capillaries?

• Back to the heart

• Arms and legs

• Thorax and abdomen

• Neck, head, and brain

Where does the blood get oxygenated before returning to the heart?

• Lungs

• Liver

• Kidneys

• Stomach

What is the recommendation for maintaining good health according to the text?

• Spend more time sitting in front of the TV

• Avoid drinking water

• Do physical exercise and have a balanced diet

• Eat only sweets and sugar

What is the equivalent distance of all the arteries and veins put in a single file?

• Around the moon

• Almost two and a half laps of the earth

• Around the sun

• Across the ocean

How many pulsations does the heart make per day?

• 100,000

• 75,000

• 50,000

• 200,000