Circulatory System Quiz

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

• To filter blood

• To pump blood through the blood vessels

• To produce blood cells

• To store oxygen

Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's cells?

• Plasma

• Platelets

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

What is the function of white blood cells?

• To fight infections

• To transport nutrients

• To carry oxygen

• To clot blood

Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

• Veins

• Capillaries

• Lymphatic vessels

• Arteries

What is the main purpose of the pulmonary circuit?

• To deliver nutrients to the body

• To remove waste products

• To exchange gases in the lungs

• To circulate hormones