Wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Cardiovascular System

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Two tubes through which air moves through the lungs.

a)

bronchi

b)

lymph nodes

c)

epiglottis

d)

trachea

2.

This is a flap that covers the entrance to the trachea when you swallow.

a)

alveoli

b)

pharynx

c)

bronchi

d)

epiglottis

3.

Eat this for Vitamin A.

a)

green veggies

b)

citrus

c)

sweet potatoes

d)

nuts

4.

This is bad cholesterol.

a)

HDL

b)

LDL

5.

This is good cholesterol.

a)

HDL

b)

LDL

6.

These are microscopic air sacs.

a)

alveoli

b)

bronchioles

c)

cilia

d)

epiglottis

7.

We exhale...

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

8.

___________ are hairlike structures that remove dust and other particles from the air.

a)

T cell

b)

bronchi

c)

alveoli

d)

cilia

9.

Excess plaque in artery walls is called...

a)

mucus

b)

atherosclerosis

c)

stroke

d)

bronchioles

10.

What is the leading cause of premature death and disability?

a)

stroke

b)

CVD

c)

atherosclerosis

d)

embolism

11.

There is no need to supplement Omega-3, the body produces Omega-3 naturally.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

The BEST source of Omega-3 is...

a)

red meat

b)

eggs

c)

fish

d)

nuts

13.

Which of the following is not the best source for Vitamin E?

a)

carrots

b)

green veggies

c)

nuts

d)

whole grain cereals

14.

A pulmonary embolism is a blockage in the ...

a)

trachea

b)

artery

c)

heart

d)

lung

15.

This is a tube through which air moves to the bronchi and lungs.

a)

trachea

b)

epiglottis

c)

pharynx

d)

larynx

16.

Blood rich oxygen flows from your lungs to your ________.

a)

trachea

b)

heart

c)

cilia

d)

epiglottis

17.

A blockage in the brain might cause ...

a)

a heart attack

b)

a stroke

c)

a pulmonary embolism

d)

a CVD

18.

The body needs at least a pound of salt per day.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

A healthy heart may result if your your diet consists of...

a)

saturated fats

b)

unsaturated fats

20.

Which of the following provides Vitamin C?

a)

carrots

b)

nuts

c)

citrus fruits

d)

whole grain bread

21.

To keep the heart healthy eat fish at least _____X/week.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

22.

What is the RDA for salt/day?

a)

1 gram

b)

2 grams

c)

3 grams

d)

4 grams

23.

The heart has _____ chambers.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

24.

The heart is ...

a)

the center of feelings and emotions

b)

a pump

25.

This is made up of cholesterol, fatty substances, cellular waster products etc.

a)

cilia

b)

plaque

c)

plasma

d)

mucus