Cardiovascular System Quiz

How many chambers does the heart have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What are the components of blood?

• Red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, and platelets

• Red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, and neurons

• Red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, and hormones

• Red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, and enzymes

What is the major artery that carries oxygenated blood to the body?

• Pulmonary artery

• Brachiocephalic artery

• Aorta

• Femoral artery

Which side of the heart is responsible for pulmonary circulation?

• Left side

• Right side

• Both sides

• Neither side

Which of the following is NOT a type of blood vessel?

• Arteries

• Capillaries

• Veins

• Nerves

What regulates the cardiovascular system?

• Digestive enzymes

• Blood volume, hormones, electrolytes, and osmolality

• Muscle contractions

• Bone marrow

Which nervous systems play a key role in regulating the cardiovascular system?

• Central and peripheral nervous systems

• Parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems

• Autonomic and somatic nervous systems

• Sensory and motor nervous systems

How many times does the heart beat in a day?

• More than 50,000 times

• More than 100,000 times

• More than 200,000 times

• More than 500,000 times

What is the average resting heart rate?

• 30-50 beats per minute

• 50-70 beats per minute

• 60-100 beats per minute

• 100-120 beats per minute

How many drinking glasses can be filled with the blood pumped by the heart each hour?

• 800 glasses

• 1,200 glasses

• 1,600 glasses

• 2,000 glasses