Quiz on Circulatory and Respiratory Systems

What are the primary functions of the circulatory and respiratory systems?

• To provide structural support to the body and facilitate movement

• To transport nutrients and remove waste products from the body

• To control body temperature and protect against disease

• To synthesize hormones and regulate body processes

What does blood consist of?

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How do red blood cells (RBC) and white blood cells (WBC) differ?

• RBC transport oxygen while WBC are involved in the immune response

• RBC are involved in the immune response while WBC transport oxygen

• RBC and WBC have the same function but different shapes

• RBC and WBC are both primarily responsible for clotting

What are the components of the circulatory system that need to be described in terms of structure and function?

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What is the process of breathing primarily responsible for?

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

• Circulates oxygen and removes carbon dioxide

• Provides cells with nutrients

• Generates electrical impulses for muscle contraction

• Transports hormones to cells and organs

How does the circulatory system help protect the body?

• By regulating body temperature

• By stopping bleeding after injury by clotting

• By protecting the body against disease and infection

• By removing waste products

What is one of the ways the circulatory system contributes to homeostasis?

• By transporting hormones to cells and organs

• By providing cells with nutrients

• By regulating body temperature

• All of the above

What is the primary function of Red Blood Cells?

• Blood clotting

• Transport Oxygen & Carbon Dioxide

• Fight infections

• Repair blood vessels

What percentage of blood is plasma?

• 45%

• 55%

• 65%

• 75%