Edexcel GCSE revision - Respiratory and CV system

Which one of the following blood vessels takes oxygenated blod away from the heart to the body?

• Pulmonary vein

• Pulmonary artery

• Aorta

• Vena cava

Identify where gas exchange takes place

• Bronchi

• Alveoli

• Bronchioles

• Diaphragm

Explain why platelets are important to athletes in contact sports such as boxing.

State one function of plasma.

State the meaning of the term vasoconstriction

Explain one function of the cardiovascular system that enables a long distance cyclist to perform well in their event

Which one of the following blood vessels caries oxygenated blood back to the heart?

• Aorta

• Pulmonary Artery

• Pulmonary Vein

• Vena cava

Which one of the following is responsible of clotting the blood?

• Plasma

• Platelets

• Red Blood Cells

• White Blood Cells

Which one of the following is found inside the lungs?

• Bronchioles

• Diaphragm

• Semi-lunar valves

• Septum

Describes what happens to blood flow during vascular shunting.