Cardiovascular System Quiz

Which of the following is considered an organ in the cardiovascular system?

• Blood

• Heart

• Arteries

• Capillaries

What type of tissue is primarily involved in the cardiovascular system?

• Muscle

• Blood

• Epithelial

• Nervous

Which of the following are types of blood vessels in the cardiovascular system?

• Heart

• Veins

• Blood

• Lungs

Which of the following is NOT transported by the blood in the cardiovascular system ?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Digestive enzymes

• Hormones

What role does the heart play in the cardiovascular system?

• The heart filters the blood.

• The heart secretes hormones.

• The heart pumps blood through vessels.

• The heart absorbs nutrients.

Where is the heart located in the human body?

• Between the stomach and the liver

• Between the lungs in the thoracic cavity

• Above the diaphragm in the abdominal cavity

• Below the left lung

In which part of the thorax is the heart primarily situated?

• Superior mediastinum

• Inferior mediastinum

• Posterior mediastinum

• Anterior mediastinum

What is the position of the base of the heart in relation to the human body?

• Toward the left shoulder

• Toward the right shoulder

• Toward the left hip

• Toward the right hip

Where does the apex of the heart point in the human body?

• Toward the right shoulder

• Toward the left hip

• Toward the right hip

• Toward the left shoulder

What is the average weight of the human heart?

• 230 grams

• 330 grams

• 430 grams

• 530 grams