Circulatory System Intro Quiz

What are the two separate systems that comprise the circulatory system?

• Cardiovascular system and respiratory system

• Cardiovascular system and lymphatic system

• Lymphatic system and digestive system

• Respiratory system and digestive system

What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?

• Exchange of gases

• Cleaning of lymph

• Movement of lymph

• Movement of blood

What percentage of blood volume do erythrocytes account for?

• 45%

• 54.3%

• 0.7%

• 92%

Which component of blood is responsible for clotting?

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes

• Plasma

• Thrombocytes

What is the primary role of leukocytes?

• Clotting blood

• Part of the immune system

• Transporting oxygen

• Transporting nutrients

What is plasma primarily composed of?

• Water and proteins

• Proteins and cells

• Nutrients and cells

• Cells and water

What is the main function of the lymphatic system?

• Transporting oxygen

• Cleaning lymph

• Clotting blood

• Transporting nutrients

What is the role of erythrocytes in the blood?

• Cleaning lymph

• Transporting oxygen

• Part of the immune system

• Clotting blood

Which component of the blood is primarily responsible for transporting nutrients?

• Erythrocytes

• Leukocytes

• Plasma

• Thrombocytes

What is the primary function of the heart in the circulatory system?

• To filter blood

• To pump blood

• To oxygenate blood

• To store blood