Human Circulatory System Quiz

What are the components of blood?

• Plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, blood platelets

• Only plasma and red blood cells

• Only white blood cells and blood platelets

• None of the above

What is the function of each of the constituents of blood named above?

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What are the types of blood vessels in the body and their functions?

• Arteries carry oxygenated blood, veins carry deoxygenated blood, capillaries connect arteries and veins

• Arteries carry deoxygenated blood, veins carry oxygenated blood, capillaries connect veins and arteries

• Arteries and veins both carry oxygenated blood, capillaries have no function

• None of the above

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What are the parts of the human heart and their role in pumping blood around the body?

Describe the pathway of blood flow through the heart.

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

• To transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body

• To carry nutrients

• To fight infections

• To form blood clots

Which component of blood is responsible for clotting?

• White blood cells

• Plasma

• Red blood cells

• Blood platelets

What is the role of white blood cells in the body?

• To carry oxygen

• To fight infections and protect the body against foreign invaders

• To transport nutrients

• To regulate body temperature

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What is the function of plasma in the blood?

• To carry oxygen

• To form blood clots

• To transport nutrients, hormones, and proteins throughout the body

• To fight infections

Which type of blood cell is primarily involved in the immune response?

• Plasma

• White blood cells

• Red blood cells

• Blood platelets