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Circulatory System

Total questions: 126

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What makes up around 55% of the blood?

a)

Plasma

b)

Red Blood Cells

c)

White Blood Cells

d)

Platelets

2.

What carries oxygen around the body?

a)

Plasma

b)

Red Blood Cells

c)

Platelets

d)

White Blood Cells

3.

Which of the following is NOT a type of blood vessel?

a)

Artery

b)

Capillary

c)

Vein

d)

Ventricle

4.

What is the function (job) of the platelets?

a)

To form clots (i.e. scabs) when you have cuts and grazes.

b)

To transport oxygen to the muscles

c)

To carry dissolved sugars.

d)

To produce antibodies

5.

What is the function (job) of the white blood cells?

a)

To transport oxygen around the body.

b)

To carry dissolved sugars.

c)

To clot and cover wounds like cuts and grazes.

d)

To release antibodies to help destroy infections.

6.

What is the function (job) of the red blood cells?

a)

To transport oxygen around the body and to the muscles.

b)

To release antibodies to fight infections.

c)

To carry dissolved nutrients and sugars.

d)

To clot and form scabs if there is a wound on the body.

7.

What is the function (job) of the plasma?

a)

To release antibodies to fight infections.

b)

To transport oxygen around the body.

c)

To carry dissolved nutrients and sugars.

d)

To transport oxygen around the body.

8.

Which blood vessels take blood TO the heart?

a)

Veins

b)

Arteries

c)

Capillaries

9.

Which blood vessels take blood AWAY from the heart?

a)

Veins

b)

Arteries

c)

Capillaries

10.

Which is the smallest of the 3 blood vessels?

a)

Veins

b)

Arteries

c)

Capillaries

11.

What type of blood do the arteries usually carry?

a)

Oxygenated Blood

b)

Deoxygenated Blood

12.

Which blood vessel has valves to prevent the back-flow of blood?

a)

Veins

b)

Arteries

c)

Capillaries

13.

What is blood made of?

a)

oxygen and plasma

b)

red blood cells and white blood cells

c)

plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

d)

plasma and platelets

14.

What is plasma?

a)

only white blood cells

b)

only red blood cells

c)

fluid part of blood

d)

hemoglobin

15.

Which cell engulfs and digests bacteria/pathogens?

a)

lymphocytes

b)

phagocytes

c)

platelets

16.
5?
a)
Aorta
b)
Pulmonary Valve
c)
Atrium
d)
Ventricle
17.
2?
a)
Right Atrium
b)
Right Ventricle
c)
Left Atrium
d)
Left Ventricle
18.
1?
a)
Right Ventricle
b)
Right Pulmonary Vein
c)
Superior Vena Cava
d)
Inferior Vena Cava
19.
3?
a)
Superior Vena Cava
b)
Right Pulmonary Vein
c)
Right Ventricle
d)
Right Atrium
20.
6?
a)
Left Ventricle
b)
Left Pulmonary Artery
c)
Left Pulmonary Vein
d)
Aorta
21.
4?
a)
Tricuspid Valve
b)
Mitrial Valve
c)
Aortic Valve
d)
Pulmonary Valve
22.
Receives blood from the body that is low in oxygen and high in carbon dioxide
a)
Right Atrium
b)
Right Ventricle
c)
Left Atrium
d)
Left Ventricle
23.
Prevents oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood from mixing in the heart
a)
Aorta
b)
Atrium
c)
Valve
d)
Septum
24.
A flap of tissue that prevents blood from flowing backward
a)
Aorta
b)
Atrium
c)
Septum
d)
Valve
25.
How many chambers does the heart have?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
26.
The heart has multiple sides. How many does it have?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
27.
These structures carry blood away from the heart.
a)
Blood cells
b)
Veins
c)
Capillaries
d)
Arteries
28.
These structures carry deoxygenated blood to the heart.
a)
Arteries
b)
Veins
c)
Capillaries
d)
Vena Cava
29.
The valves between the atria and ventricles are known as the ________ valves.
a)
atrioventricular
b)
aortic
c)
semilunar
d)
pulmonary
30.
Pulmonary circulation involves blood flow to and from the heart and the _______.
a)
body
b)
digestive organs
c)
brain
d)
lungs
31.

The only artery in humans that carries deoxygenated blood is the:

a)

Pulmonary artery

b)

Renal artery

c)

Aorta

d)

Carotid artery

32.

Blood leaves the heart in two vessels, namely the:

a)

Aorta and pulmonary vein

b)

Pulmonary artery and aorta

c)

Aorta and venae cavae

d)

Pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein

33.
Where material exchange takes place between the cells and blood vessels:
a)
arteries
b)
veins
c)
venules
d)
capillaries
34.
What blood type is the "universal donor" because it can be donated to anyone?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
AB
d)
O
35.
What type of blood can receive any type of blood?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
AB
d)
0
36.
Mike has type O blood. Mike can receive blood from someone who has Type A or Type B.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
Someone with type A blood can receive blood from someone who is type AB.
a)
True
b)
False
38.
Someone who has Type O blood has what for antibodies (clumping proteins)?
a)
No antibodies
b)
A antibodies
c)
B antibodies
d)
A and B antibodies
39.
What types of antigens are present in a person with O+ blood?
a)
A and B
b)
Rh, only
c)
A, B and Rh
d)
None
40.
What antigens are present in a person with type B- blood?
a)
B, only
b)
B and Rh
c)
A and Rh
d)
A, only
41.
Negative blood types can DONATE to what types of blood?
a)
Negative, only
b)
Positive, only
c)
Both Negative and Positive
42.
Positive blood types can DONATE to what type(s) of blood?
a)
Negative, only
b)
Positive, only
c)
Both Positive and Negative
43.
If blood has Antigen B and Rh, what is its blood type? 
a)
A-
b)
B-
c)
B+
d)
O-
44.
Someone with type A+ blood has which antibodies?
a)
Anti-A
b)
Anti-B
c)
Anti-Rh
d)
No antibodies
45.
Which blood type is also known as the universal recipient?
a)
O-
b)
O+
c)
AB+
d)
AB-
46.

What is this blood type?

a)

A+

b)

AB+

c)

AB-

d)

A-

47.

What is the blood type?

a)

O+

b)

B+

c)

AB-

d)

AB+

48.

What protein is found in red blood cells that binds to and transports oxygen?

a)

peptidoglycan

b)

iron

c)

hemoglobin

d)

plasma

49.

A substance on the surface of red blood cells that can trigger the production of antibodies

a)

agglutinates

b)

antigens

c)

anemia

d)

Rh Factor

50.

Proteins produced by the immune system that destroy foreign substances...

a)

antigens

b)

agglutinates

c)

platelets

d)

antibodies

51.

This determines whether a person's blood type is positive or negative...

a)

Rh factor

b)

platelets

c)

D antibodies

d)

plasma

52.

Using the diagram to determine the blood type

a)

Type A

b)

Type B

c)

Type AB

d)

Type Z - for Zebra this blood is from a zoo

53.

The process between a blood sample and the antiserum that causes the blood to clumping is called

a)

non-gluten

b)

coagulation

c)

agglutination

d)

clotting

54.

Which side of the heart carries poorly oxygenated (deoxygenated) blood?

a)

Right

b)

Left

55.

Which side of the heart carries highly oxygenated blood?

a)

Right

b)

Left

56.

Vein that empties blood from the upper body into the upper right heart chamber

a)

Inferior Vena Cava

b)

Superior Vena Cava

c)

Pulmonary Veins

d)

Aortic veins

57.

Vein that empties blood from the lower body into the upper right heart chamber

a)

Inferior Vena Cava

b)

Superior Vena Cava

c)

Pulmonary Veins

d)

Aortic veins

58.

Veins that empty blood from the lungs into the upper left heart chamber

a)

Inferior Vena Cava

b)

Superior Vena Cava

c)

Pulmonary Veins

d)

Aortic veins

59.

Largest artery in the body taking oxygenated blood to the body from the lower left chamber

a)

Pulmonary

b)

Radial

c)

Aorta

d)

Femoral

60.

Arteries taking low oxygenated blood from the lower right heart chamber to the lungs

a)

Pulmonary arteries

b)

Radial artery

c)

Aorta

d)

Femoral artery

61.

Which valve sits between the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart?

a)

Pulmonary

b)

Bicuspid

c)

Aortic

d)

Tricuspid

62.

Which valve sits between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart?

a)

Pulmonary

b)

Bicuspid

c)

Aortic

d)

Tricuspid

63.

Which valve sits between the lower right chamber and arteries leading to the lungs

a)

Pulmonary

b)

Bicuspid

c)

Aortic

d)

Tricuspid

64.

Which valve sits between the lower left chamber and large artery leading to the body

a)

Pulmonary

b)

Bicuspid

c)

Aortic

d)

Tricuspid

65.

Which chamber receives blood from the two largest veins in the body?

a)

Right atrium

b)

Right ventricle

c)

Left atrium

d)

Left ventricle

66.

Which chamber receives blood from the upper right chamber and sends blood to the lungs?

a)

Right atrium

b)

Right ventricle

c)

Left atrium

d)

Left ventricle

67.

The blood enters on the left side of the heart (from the lungs) through the ______________ and enters the left atrium. It then passes through the _____________to enter the left ventricle.

a)

pulmonary artery, mitral valve

b)

pulmonary vein, tricuspid valve

c)

pulmonary artery, aortic valve

d)

pulmonary vein, bicuspid valve

68.

Blood flows in the following sequence in the heart: Superior vena cava/Inferior vena cava, right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary semi-lunar valve, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left atrium, bicuspid valve, left ventricle, aortic semi-lunar valve, aorta

a)

True

b)

False

69.

Place the pathway of blood through the heart in the correct sequence.

a)

L-K-H-B-G-E-C-F-A-I-E-D

b)

I-J-D-C-F-A-H-B-G-E-K-L

c)

A-B-J-C-D-E-F-K-L-G-H-I

d)

I-J-E-D-C-F-A-B-G-H-K-L

70.

The function of the valves is to...

a)

Allow for the contraction of the heart.

b)

Prevent back-flow.

c)

Oxygenate the blood.

d)

Supply the myocardium with oxygen.

71.

Type of circulation that brings blood from the aorta to the myocardium and back to the right atrium through the coronary sinus

a)

Cardiopulmonary Circulation

b)

Coronary Circulation

c)

Fetal Circulation

d)

Portal Circulation

72.
Contract and expand with the heart beat:
a)
arteries
b)
veins
c)
venules
d)
capillaries
73.
Thin-walled vessels that allow for the exchange of O2 , CO2, nutrients and wastes between blood cells or air sacs in the lungs
a)
Arteries
b)
Veins
c)
Capillaries
74.
Which is NOT a function of the circulatory system?
a)
deliver O2 and nutrients to cells
b)
remove CO2 and wastes from cells
c)
break down carbohydrates into glucose
d)
transport other materials through body
75.

A device used to measure the pressure against the arteries of the body.

a)

Monitor

b)

Gauge

c)

sphygmomanometer

d)

millimeter

76.
Separates the chambers of the heart.
a)
mitral valve
b)
septum
c)
aortic valve
77.
Unoxygenated blood enters the right atrium from the bottom of the heart.
a)
inferior vena cava
b)
superior vena cava
c)
pulmonary veins
78.
What portion of the heart is supposed to be  the most muscular?
a)
upper
b)
lower
c)
septum
79.
If you're looking for your heart, you can find it beneath and to the left of what "bone?"
a)
rib
b)
sternum
c)
clavicle
80.

Which is the Superior Vena Cava?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

O

d)

P

81.

Which is the Inferior Vena Cava?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

O

d)

P

82.

Which is the Aortic Arch?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

O

d)

P

83.

Which is the Descending Aorta?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

O

d)

P

84.

Which is the Right Atrium?

a)

C

b)

E

c)

K

d)

M

85.

Which is the Left Atrium?

a)

C

b)

E

c)

K

d)

M

86.

Which is the Right Ventricle?

a)

C

b)

E

c)

K

d)

M

87.

Which is the Left Ventricle?

a)

C

b)

E

c)

K

d)

M

88.

Which is the Tricuspid Valve?

a)

D

b)

F

c)

L

d)

N

89.

Which is the Pulmonic Valve?

a)

D

b)

F

c)

L

d)

N

90.

Which is the Mitral Valve?

a)

D

b)

F

c)

L

d)

N

91.

Which is the Aortic Valve?

a)

D

b)

F

c)

L

d)

N

92.

Which is the Left Pulmonary Artery?

a)

G

b)

H

c)

I

d)

J

93.

Which is the Right Pulmonary Artery?

a)

G

b)

H

c)

I

d)

J

94.

Which is the Left Pulmonary Vein?

a)

G

b)

H

c)

I

d)

J

95.

Which is the Right Pulmonary Vein?

a)

G

b)

H

c)

I

d)

J

96.

Coronary arteries...

a)

supply the heart muscle cells with a supply of blood.

b)

supply the brain cells with a supply of blood.

c)

contain deoxygenated blood.

d)

when clogged, cause a stroke.

97.

Which choice below correctly identifies the layers of the heart from the most outer layer to the most inner layer?

a)

epicardium, myocardium, endocardium

b)

endocardium, myocardium, epicardium

c)

myocardium, endocardium, epicardium

d)

myocardium, epicardium, endocardium

98.

The sac that surrounds and protects the heart?

a)

endocardium

b)

epicardium

c)

myocardium

d)

pericardium

99.

Instrument used to measure blood pressure?

a)

AED

b)

ECG

c)

Sphygmomanometer

d)

ultrasound

100.

When blood enters the right atrium, where is it coming from?

a)

The body

b)

Left ventricle

c)

Right Atrium

d)

Lungs

101.

What chamber of the heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs?

a)

right atrium

b)

right ventricle

c)

left atrium

d)

left ventricle

102.

The heart is lined by a double-walled, fluid filled sac called ________.

a)

peritoneum

b)

pericardium

c)

perineurium

d)

perimysium

103.

Pulmonary circulation describes the flow of blood from the heart to the _____.

a)

lungs

b)

body

104.

_____ are thick walled vessels designed to withstand high pressure.

a)

Veins

b)

venuoles

c)

capillaries

d)

arteries

105.

The inner most lining of the heart:

a)

epicardium

b)

endocardium

c)

myocardium

106.

This layer of heart tissue consists of cardiac muscle tissue:

a)

epicardium

b)

endocardium

c)

myocardium

107.

What is the name of valve D?

a)

Tricuspid

b)

Bicuspid

c)

Aortic Semilunar

d)

Pulmonary Semilunar

108.

What is the name of valve B?

a)

Tricuspid

b)

Bicuspid

c)

Aortic Semilunar

d)

Pulmonary Semilunar

109.

What is the name of valve C?

a)

Tricuspid

b)

Bicuspid

c)

Aortic Semilunar

d)

Pulmonary Semilunar

110.

What is the name of valve A?

a)

Tricuspid

b)

Bicuspid

c)

Aortic Semilunar

d)

Pulmonary Semilunar

111.

The outermost layer layer of the heart which is also the innermost layer of the pericardial sac. (Area #1)

a)

epidermis

b)

epicardium

c)

myocardium

d)

endocardium

112.

The middle layer of the heart which makes up about 2/3 of the heart muscle. (Area #2)

a)

epicardium

b)

myocardium

c)

endocardium

d)

pericardium

113.

The innermost layer of the heart which lines the interior of the heart chambers and covers the valves of the heart. (Area #3)

a)

endocardium

b)

pericardium

c)

myocardium

d)

exocardium

114.
Type of blood in #10?
a)
O2
b)
CO2
115.
Type of blood in #10?
a)
O2
b)
CO2
116.
Type of blood in #3?
a)
O2
b)
CO2
117.
What blood is going through #6?
a)
O2
b)
CO2
118.
What kind of blood going through # 13?
a)
O2
b)
CO2
119.
Kind of blood in #14?
a)
O2
b)
CO2
120.
Kind of blood in #2?
a)
O2
b)
CO2
121.
TYPE of blood flow that cycles to the body tissues; allows for oxygen to be distributed to all the cells of the body.
a)
systemic circulation
b)
pulmonary circulation
122.
the transitional vessels between veins and capillaries.
a)
Venules
b)
arteries
c)
Arterioles
123.

Layers of the heart wall are...

a)

Epicardium

b)

Vena Cava

c)

Myocardium

d)

Endocardium

e)

Tericardium

124.
a)left atrium
b)right ventricle
c)left ventricle
d)inferior vena cava
e)aorta
f)left pulmonary veins
g)right atrium
h)superior vena cava
i)apex
1
2
3
4
5
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
125.

Which of the following is the correct placement of the heart in the body?

a)
b)
c)
d)
126.

Which of the following chambers of the heart would contain oxygenated blood? (Choose all that apply.)

a)

right atrium

b)

left atrium

c)

right ventricle

d)

left ventricle

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