WorksheetsStructure and Function of the CV System
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Select the correct functions of the cardio-vascular system
Transport of nutrients
Regulation of temperature
Regulation of breathing
Clotting of wounds
Identify the incorrect element of the cardio-vascular system
Heart
Lungs
Blood
Blood Vessels
How many blood vessel types are there
1
2
3
4
Identify the vessel which enables diffusion of oxygen in to the working muscle
Artery
Capillary
Vein
Alveoli
Arteries carry blood to the heart
True
False
The pulmonary artery takes blood away from the heart to the lungs, the blood in this artery is...
...oxygenated
...deoxygenated
During exercise _______________ blood travels to the working muscles
Oxygenated
Deoxygenated
Red
Blue
Select the vessel which has a thick muscular wall and small lumen
Artery
Vein
Capillary
Alveoli
The internal diameter of a blood vessel is called...
...the blood passage way
...the inside of the vessel
...the measurement of a vessel
...the lumen
Vascular shunting involves the process of...
Vaso-constriction which directs blood to resting muscles
Vaso-dilation thus reducing the lumen diameter
Vaso-constrction that reduces blood flow to working muscles
Vaso-dilation which increases the blood flow to working muscles
The heart has how many chambers
2
4
5
6
The right atrium contains deoxygenated blood from the body
True
False
Select the correct name for the structure which separates the right and left side of the heart
Septum
Ventricle
Valve
Aorta
There are three valves located in the heart, what is the function of each valve
To prevent oxygenated and deoxygenated blood from mixing
To stop oxygenated blood from becoming cold
To stop air entering the heart
To prevent the back-flow of blood
Select the correct parts of the heart
Aorta
Tricuspid Valve
Bicuspid Valve
Superior Vena Cava
Semi-lunar Valve
