
Understanding the Cardiovascular System
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Physical Ed
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12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the heart in the cardiovascular system?
To filter blood
To pump blood throughout the body
To produce red blood cells
To store oxygen
Answer explanation
The primary function of the heart in the cardiovascular system is to pump blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing waste products.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
Right atrium
Left atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
Answer explanation
The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs via the pulmonary veins, while the right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body. Therefore, the correct answer is the left atrium.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the valve located between the left atrium and the left ventricle?
Tricuspid valve
Pulmonary valve
Mitral valve
Aortic valve
Answer explanation
The valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle is called the mitral valve. It regulates blood flow from the atrium to the ventricle, distinguishing it from the tricuspid, pulmonary, and aortic valves.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Venules
Answer explanation
Arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart to the rest of the body. In contrast, veins carry blood back to the heart, while capillaries are small vessels where gas exchange occurs.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main component of blood that carries oxygen to the body's tissues?
White blood cells
Platelets
Plasma
Red blood cells
Answer explanation
Red blood cells are the main component of blood responsible for transporting oxygen to the body's tissues. They contain hemoglobin, which binds to oxygen, making them essential for delivering oxygen throughout the body.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During which phase of the cardiac cycle does the heart muscle contract and pump blood?
Diastole
Systole
Resting phase
Refractory period
Answer explanation
During systole, the heart muscle contracts, pumping blood out of the heart. This phase is crucial for circulation, unlike diastole, which is when the heart relaxes and fills with blood.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the average resting heart rate for a healthy adult?
40-60 beats per minute
60-100 beats per minute
100-120 beats per minute
120-140 beats per minute
Answer explanation
The average resting heart rate for a healthy adult is typically between 60-100 beats per minute. This range is considered normal, while rates below or above may indicate health issues.
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