Blood & Circulation Quiz

As blood moves through the circulatory system, it puts pressure on the walls of the blood vessels. What are three factors that influence the amount of pressure on the blood vessel walls?

• Blood volume

• Heart rate

• Blood vessel diameter

Which component of blood is responsible for transporting oxygen?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Plasma

• Platelets

Blood plays an important role in gas exchange, providing the body's cells with _________ and removing _____________.

• Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide

• Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen

• Nitrogen, Oxygen

• Oxygen, Nitrogen

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Blood brings waste products to the lungs, ____________, and __________.

• a) Kidneys, Liver

• b) Heart, Brain

• c) Stomach, Intestines

• d) Skin, Muscles

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS1-2

How thick and elastic are the walls of capillaries compared to other vessel types?

• a) Thicker and more elastic

• b) Thinner and less elastic

• c) Same thickness and elasticity

• d) Thicker but less elastic

Capillaries are involved in the exchange of __________ between blood and tissues.

• Gases

• Nutrients

• Waste

• All of the above

The pumping of the heart powers two types of circulation. The vessels of the ____________ loop move blood between the heart and the rest of the body. The vessels of the ____________ loop move blood between the heart and lungs.

• A) Pulmonary, Systemic

• B) Systemic, Pulmonary

• C) Coronary, Pulmonary

• D) Pulmonary, Coronary

In the lungs, capillaries absorb ________ from inhaled air into the bloodstream and release carbon dioxide for ________.

• A) Oxygen, Exhalation

• B) Nitrogen, Inhalation

• C) Carbon Dioxide, Exhalation

• D) Oxygen, Inhalation

Which molecule enters the blood in the pulmonary loop?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

Which molecule leaves the blood in the pulmonary loop?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen