DA1_Cardiovascular System

What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

• To filter waste from the body

• To produce hormones

• To deliver blood to different parts of the body

• To digest food

What organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?

• Lungs

• Liver

• Heart

• Kidneys

What type of blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?

• Veins

• Capillaries

• Arteries

• Nerves

What is the normal heart rate for an adult?

• 100 to 160 bpm

• 60 to 100 bpm

• 40 to 60 bpm

• 80 to 120 bpm

What happens during systole?

• The heart fills with blood

• The heart relaxes

• The heart stops beating

• The heart contracts to pump blood out

What is the unit of measurement for blood pressure?

• L

• kg

• mmHg

• cm

What is hypertension?

• Low blood pressure

• Normal blood pressure

• No blood pressure

• High blood pressure

What do capillaries do?

• Carry blood away from the heart

• Connect arteries and veins

• Store blood

• Pump blood

What can high blood pressure lead to?

• Kidney damage

• Increased energy

• Improved vision

• Better digestion

What is the average weight of an adult human heart?

• 10-12 ounces

• 15-20 ounces

• 5-7 ounces

• 25-30 ounces