Exploring the Cardiovascular System

What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

• To digest food

• To transport nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body

• To produce hormones

• To control body temperature

Which part of the cardiovascular system is responsible for carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart?

• Veins

• Arteries

• Capillaries

• Lymph nodes

What is the role of red blood cells in the cardiovascular system?

• To fight infections

• To carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body

• To clot blood

• To regulate body temperature

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Which term describes the circulation of blood between the heart and the lungs?

• Systemic circulation

• Pulmonary circulation

• Coronary circulation

• Lymphatic circulation

What is the main function of platelets in the blood?

• To transport oxygen

• To fight infections

• To aid in blood clotting

• To carry carbon dioxide

Which component of blood is primarily responsible for immune responses?

• Plasma

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Platelets

What is the purpose of systemic circulation?

• To carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs

• To supply oxygenated blood to the entire body

• To remove waste products from the body

• To regulate blood pressure

Which of the following is a function of plasma in the blood?

• To transport nutrients and hormones

• To carry oxygen

• To fight infections

• To form blood clots

What is the role of veins in the cardiovascular system?

• To carry oxygenated blood away from the heart

• To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart

• To exchange gases with tissues

• To produce blood cells

How does the cardiovascular system contribute to homeostasis?

• By producing hormones

• By regulating body temperature and pH levels

• By digesting food

• By storing energy