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WorksheetsRespiratory and Cardiovascular System NCFE Sybil Andrews
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
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Class
Date
1.
The Alveoli which is where gas exchange takes place. Which of the following is not a feature of alveoli?
a)
Moist, very thin walls (one cell thick)
b)
Large surface area for gas exchange to occur
c)
Long diffusion distance
d)
Surrounded by capillaries
2.
Which of the following is the correct pathway of air through the respiratory system?
a)
Nostril - Nasal Cavity - Pharynx - Larynx - Trachea - Lung - Bronchus – Bronchiole
b)
Nostril - Nasal Cavity - Larynx – Pharynx - Trachea - Lung - Bronchus – Bronchiole
c)
Nostril - Nasal Cavity - Larynx - Pharynx - Trachea - Bronchus – Bronchiole
d)
Nostril - Pharynx - Larynx - Trachea - Lung - Bronchiole – Bronchus
3.
The process of getting air into the blood and removing waster products from the blood is called what?
a)
Diffusion
b)
Gas Exchange
c)
Osmosis
d)
Respiratory Extract
4.
During gas exchange, carbon dioxide diffuses from the blood into what in the alveoli?
a)
Air
b)
Bronchus
c)
Blood
d)
Larynx
5.
The movement of gas from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration is called what?
a)
Diffusion
b)
Gas Exchange
c)
Osmosis
d)
Respiratory Extract
6.
When we inhale the intercostal muscles do what?
a)
The external intercostal muscles contract
b)
The external intercostal muscles relax
c)
The external intercostal muscles expand
d)
The external intercostal muscles stretch
7.
When we inhale the ribcage does what?
a)
Contract
b)
Relax
c)
Expand
d)
Stretch
8.
When we inhale the diaphragm does what?
a)
Stretch
b)
Expand
c)
Relax
d)
Contract
9.
Which of the following statements is incorrect for inspiration?
a)
When we inhale, the intercostal muscles contract
b)
When we inhale the ribcage expands
c)
When we inhale the diaphragm contracts
d)
The volume in the chest decreases
10.
Which of the following statements is incorrect for Expiration?
a)
When we inhale, the intercostal muscles contract
b)
When we inhale the ribcage expands
c)
When we inhale the diaphragm contracts
d)
The volume in the chest decreases
11.
Which of the following statements best describes Tidal Volume?
a)
This is the amount of air which enters or leaves the lungs during normal inhalation or exhalation at rest.
b)
This is the total amount of air that can be expired after fully inhaling.
c)
This is the volume of air which is inhaled after training.
d)
This is the volume of air still remaining in the lungs after the expiratory reserve volume is exhaled.
12.
Which of the following statements best describes Vital Capacity?
a)
This is the amount of air which enters or leaves the lungs during normal inhalation or exhalation at rest.
b)
This is the total amount of air that can be expired after fully inhaling.
c)
This is the volume of air which is inhaled after training.
d)
This is the volume of air still remaining in the lungs after the expiratory reserve volume is exhaled.
13.
Which of the following statements best describes Residual Volume?
a)
This is the amount of air which enters or leaves the lungs during normal inhalation or exhalation at rest.
b)
This is the total amount of air that can be expired after fully inhaling.
c)
This is the volume of air which is inhaled after training.
d)
This is the volume of air still remaining in the lungs after the expiratory reserve volume is exhaled.
14.
Which of the following would be classed as a structure of the Veins?
a)
Thin walls, contain valves to ensure blood flows in one direction
b)
Thick, muscular walls
c)
Carry blood away from the heart to the body, carry oxygenated blood, and carry blood under high pressure
d)
The smallest blood vessels, with very thin walls
15.
Which of the following would be classed as a structure of the Arteries?
a)
Thin walls, contain valves to ensure blood flows in one direction
b)
Thick, muscular walls
c)
Carry blood away from the heart to the body, carry oxygenated blood, and carry blood under high pressure
d)
The smallest blood vessels, with very thin walls
16.
Which of the following would be classed as a structure of the Capillaries?
a)
Carry blood to the heart, carry deoxygenated blood, carry blood under low pressure
b)
Thin walls, contain valves to ensure blood flows in one direction
c)
Carry blood away from the heart to the body, carry oxygenated blood, and carry blood under high pressure
d)
The smallest blood vessels, with very thin walls
17.
What is vascular shunt?
a)
The function of white blood cells to help blood clot a wound
b)
The function of blood redistribution to the muscles with greater demand, while diverting away from areas of lower demand
c)
The function of blood redistribution to the muscles with lower demand, while diverting away from areas of greater demand
d)
The function of blood flow through the heart and
18.
During the vascular shunt mechanism, the widening of blood vessels is called what?
a)
Vasodilation
b)
Vascondilation
c)
Vasoconstriction
d)
Vasoisolation
19.
What is Vasoconstriction?
a)
The narrowing of blood vessels
b)
The enlarging of blood vessels
c)
The widening of blood vessels
d)
The shrinking of blood vessels
20.
Which of the following is the correct pathway of deoxygenated blood around the heart?
a)
Body - Vena Cava - Right Atrium - Right Ventricle - Pulmonary Artery - Lungs - Pick up oxygen and nutrients to become oxygenated
b)
Body - Vena Cava - Right Atrium - Right Ventricle - Pulmonary Artery - Lungs - Pick up oxygen and nutrients to become deoxygenated
c)
Body - Vena Cava - Right Atrium - Pulmonary Artery - Lungs - Pick up oxygen and nutrients to become oxygenated
d)
Lungs - Pulmonary Vein - Left Atrium - Left Ventricle - Aorta - Body - Drop off oxygen and nutrients, pick up waste products and become deoxygenated
21.
Cardiac Output is the product of two factors: Stroke volume and ??????
a)
Heart size
b)
Heart rate
c)
Blood volume
d)
Aorta
22.
To get the most accurate 'resting heart rate', when would you take your pulse?
a)
Before you get out of bed
b)
At bedtime
c)
An hour after exercising
d)
An hour after exercising
23.
The following formula represents what? 220 - age = MHR
a)
Maximal Heart Rate
b)
Heart Rate
c)
Cardiac Output
d)
Stroke Volume
24.
Which of the following statements best describes Stroke Volume?
a)
Amount of blood leaving the heart per minute
b)
Amount of blood leaving the heart each beat
c)
Amount of blood leaving the arteries per minute
d)
Amount of blood leaving the arteries each beat
25.
Which of the following statements best describes Cardiac Output?
a)
Amount of blood leaving the heart per minute
b)
Amount of blood leaving the heart each beat
c)
Amount of blood leaving the arteries per minute
d)
Amount of blood leaving the arteries each beat
26.
Which of the blood pressure classifications is 'the ideal range'?
a)
Between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg
b)
140/90mmHg
c)
90/60mmHg
d)
Between 50/60mmHg and 100/80mmHg
27.
Which of the blood pressure classifications is 'high blood pressure'?
a)
Between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg
b)
140/90mmHg
c)
90/60mmHg
d)
Between 50/60mmHg and 100/80mmHg
28.
Which of the blood pressure classifications is 'low blood pressure'?
a)
Between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg
b)
140/90mmHg
c)
90/60mmHg
d)
Between 50/60mmHg and 100/80mmHg
29.
Which of the following statements best describes Systolic Pressure?
a)
The blood pressure in the arteries during the contraction of your heart
b)
The blood pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats
c)
Amount of blood leaving the heart per minute
d)
Amount of blood leaving the heart each beat
30.
Which of the following statements best describes Diastolic Pressure?
a)
The blood pressure in the arteries during the contraction of your heart
b)
The blood pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats
c)
Amount of blood leaving the heart per minute
d)
Amount of blood leaving the heart each beat
31.
Which of the following factors do not affect blood pressure?
a)
Watching TV
b)
Diet
c)
Age
d)
Stress
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