the Cardiovascular System

What is the function of the heart in the cardiovascular system?

• To filter blood

• To store blood

• To pump blood

• To cool blood

What organs and vessels work together to form the cardiovascular system?

• Heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries

• Lungs, liver, and gut

• Brain, nerves, and muscles

• Stomach, intestines, and pancreas

What should you do to measure your resting pulse rate?

• Run in place

• Sit quietly and try not to move

• Jump up and down

• Talk to a friend

What is the function of the heart in the cardiovascular system?

• To digest food

• To pump blood

• To produce hormones

• To filter waste

What is the function of the cardiovascular system?

• To digest food

• To carry oxygen and nutrients to cells

• To produce hormones

• To store energy

Your heart rate increases when you exercise to:

• Decrease oxygen supply

• Increase oxygen supply

• Reduce energy use

• Slow down metabolism

What is the normal range for pulse rate in beats per minute?

• 10 to 50

• 50 to 100

• 100 to 150

• 150 to 200

Why does pulse rate vary from person to person?

• Due to different diets

• Due to different conditions

• Due to different heights

• Due to different ages

What is the purpose of comparing your pulse rate to the average?

• To see if you are taller

• To see if you are within the normal range

• To see if you are faster

• To see if you are stronger

What tool might a teacher use to demonstrate pulse measurement?

• A calculator

• A pulsemeter

• A ruler

• A notebook