Essentials Lesson 6 Quiz

Which vessel carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body?

• Vena Cava

• Veins

• Aorta

• Venules

What is the primary function of arteries?

• Carry blood away from the heart

• Carry blood toward the heart

• Surround tissues and cells

• Connect branches of veins to arteries

What is the largest artery in the body?

• Pulmonary artery

• Vena Cava

• Aorta

• Coronary artery

Which vessel carries blood from the heart to the lungs?

• Aorta

• Pulmonary artery

• Vena Cava

• Coronary artery

Which vessel is directly connected to the heart and carries oxygenated blood to the body?

• Pulmonary vein

• Vena Cava

• Aorta

• Coronary artery

Which of the following is a waste product removed by blood?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Glucose

• Hormones

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

• Clotting

• Fighting infections

• Transporting oxygen

• Producing antibodies

What is the main function of white blood cells?

• Clotting

• Fighting infections

• Transporting nutrients

• Carrying oxygen

Which cells in the blood are responsible for carrying oxygen?

• White blood cells

• Red blood cells

• Platelets

• Antibodies

Which of the following is a component of blood?

• Red blood cells

• Bone marrow

• Lymph nodes

• Cartilage