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.

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

Describe how carbon dioxide is transported around the body.

Describe three differences between arteries and veins.

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

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