Circulatory System Quiz

After a period of exercise, which blood vessel will contain the highest concentration of carbon dioxide?

• aorta

• vena cava

• hepatic artery

• pulmonary vein

When the right ventricle contracts, to which of the following structures does the blood flow next?

• aorta

• left atrium

• pulmonary artery

• left ventricle

Which row in the table shows the correct names of vessels X, Y, and Z?

• vein, capillary, artery

• artery, capillary, vein

• vein, artery, capillary

• capillary, vein, artery

Which component of the blood makes antibodies?

• red blood cells

• white blood cells

• plasma

• platelets

Give three ways in which a red blood cell is adapted to its function of transporting oxygen.

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Describe how oxygen enters a red blood cell from the alveoli in the lungs.

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Describe how carbon dioxide is transported around the body.

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Describe three differences between arteries and veins.

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Describe two ways in which the structure of a capillary is adapted to its function.

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Name the structures labelled A, B, C, D, and E in the diagram of the human heart.

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