Cardiovascular System Quiz

What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

• To transport nutrients to cells

• To produce blood cells

• To regulate body temperature

• To transport oxygen and nutrients to cells and remove waste products

Which of the following blood vessels carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?

• Pulmonary artery

• Pulmonary vein

• Aorta

• Vena cava

What is the largest artery in the human body?

• Pulmonary artery

• Carotid artery

• Aorta

• Femoral artery

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

• Right atrium

• Right ventricle

• Left atrium

• Left ventricle

What is the term used to describe the resting phase of the heart cycle when the heart fills with blood?

• Systole

• Diastole

• Cardiac arrest

• Tachycardia