Initial Assessment: The Human Circulatory System

How many chambers does the human heart have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which part of the heart pumps blood to the lungs?

• Left atrium

• Right ventricle

• Left ventricle

• Right atrium

What is the main function of red blood cells?

• Fighting infection

• Carrying oxygen

• Clotting blood

• Transporting nutrients

Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

• Veins

• Capillaries

• Arteries

• Venules

What is the name of the condition where the blood pressure is consistently high?

• Anemia

• Hypertension

• Leukemia

• Atherosclerosis

The process where blood from the heart goes to the lungs and back is known as…

• Systemic circulation

• Pulmonary circulation

• Renal circulation

• Coronary circulation

What prevents the backflow of blood in the heart?

• Capillaries

• Arteries

• Valves

• Veins

Which chamber receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?

• Right atrium

• Left atrium

• Right ventricle

• Left ventricle

What does the heart do with the blood?

• Makes new blood

• Pumps it around the body

• Stores it

• Turns into energy

Which of these is NOT a component of blood?

• Plasma

• Lymph

• White blood cells

• Platelets