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G. Factors that Effect Blood Flow

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A high viscosity of blood causes an increased resistance in the blood vessels and leads to slow blood flow.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The changing of the shape of red blood cells to a crescent shape decreases resistance and lead to a faster blood flow.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The narrowing of blood vessels increases pressure and leads to a faster blood flow.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Viscosity refers to the thickness of blood.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Blood thickness (viscosity) is caused by the number of red blood cells. Thick blood travels through blood vessels at a slower rate than thin blood.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Which of the following factors would most directly affect blood flow through the circulatory system?

a)

blood pressure

b)

blood sugar

c)

respiratory rate

d)

outside temperature

7.

The factors that most directly affect blood flow are blood pressure, blood volume, resistance and activity level.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

What causes blood pressure? 

a)

cholesterol in the blood

b)

stress that exercise puts on heart muscle

c)

contraction of the ventricles in the heart

d)

removal of oxygen from the blood

9.

Blood pressure is caused by contraction of the ventricles of the heart and also by the elasticity of the arterial walls

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Which line in the graph above best illustrates an effect of the carbon dioxide level in the blood on breathing rate before, during and after a period of exercise? 

a)

Line A

b)

Line B

c)

Line C

d)

Line D

11.

Which of the following best describes the connection between cardiovascular disease and age?  As people age.......

a)

their blood vessels become more elastic leading to less cardiovascular disease.

b)

the heart becomes more efficient with each pump, increasing cardiac output.

c)

blood pressure decreases leading to more cardiovascular disease.

d)

plaque builds up in the arteries increasing vessel resistance, which leads to disease.