Cardiovascular System Quiz

What are the three main types of blood vessels?

• Arteries, veins, capillaries

• Arterioles, venules, capillaries

• Arteries, veins, ventricles

• Arterioles, venules, atria

The fluid and suspended formed elements that are circulated through the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins are known as:

• Plasma

• Blood

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

Which of the following is NOT a component of plasma?

• Water

• Proteins

• Red blood cells

• Nutrients and salts

The protein that aids in keeping the correct amount of water in the blood is:

• Fibrinogen

• Prothrombin

• Albumin

• Hemoglobin

Red blood cells are also known as:

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes

• Thrombocytes

• Platelets

Which blood cell is involved in fighting infection?

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes

• Thrombocytes

• Platelets

All of the following are functions of the cardiovascular system except:

• Temperature regulation

• Vitamin D production

• Transportation of nutrients

• Protection from disease

The universal recipient blood type is:

• A

• B

• AB

• O

The antigen found in red blood cells is known as the:

• ABO factor

• Rh factor

• Clotting factor

• Hemoglobin factor

The circulation that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs is called:

• Systemic circulation

• Cardiopulmonary circulation

• Pulmonary circulation

• Venous circulation