Circulatory System Quiz

What is another name for the circulatory system?

• Respiratory System

• Digestive System

• Cardiovascular System

• Nervous System

What nickname is given to the circulatory system?

• The Digestive System

• The Transportation System

• The Nervous System

• The Respiratory System

What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

• To digest food

• To transport blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the body

• To produce hormones

• To store energy

Which of the following are the main parts of the circulatory system?

• Lungs, liver, and kidneys

• Heart, blood vessels, and blood

• Brain, nerves, and spinal cord

• Muscles, bones, and skin

Who is known as "The Father of Anatomy"?

• Hippocrates

• Herophilus

• Galen

• Aristotle

What was Herophilus the first to perform?

• Heart transplants

• Systematic dissections

• Brain surgeries

• Blood transfusions

What did Herophilus distinguish between?

• Muscles and bones

• Nerves and tendons

• Arteries and veins

• Organs and tissues

What did Herophilus discover about arteries?

• They carry oxygen

• They provide pulse

• They are flexible

• They are blue

Who was the first European to correctly describe pulmonary circulation?

• William Harvey

• Andreas Vesalius

• Michael Servetus

• Leonardo da Vinci

In which century did Michael Servetus make his discoveries?

• 14th century

• 15th century

• 16th century

• 17th century