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WorksheetsMedical English 1 - Unit 8: Circulatory System
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the main part of the circulatory system?
Heart
Lungs
Arteries
Capillaries
Which blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
Artery
Vein
Capillary
Pulmonary valve
What is the smallest kind of blood vessel in the body?
Artery
Vein
Capillary
Pulmonary valve
breathe in =
inhale
exhale
(a) is a condition that lasts 1 year or more and requires ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both.
(b) appears suddenly and lasts for a short amount of time.
What does the pulmonary valve do?
Carries blood to the lungs
Carries blood away from the heart
Allows passage of material in one direction
Controls blood flow through the heart
Which blood vessel carries blood towards the heart?
Artery
Vein
Capillary
Pulmonary valve
What does the aorta do?
Carries blood to the lungs
Carries blood away from the heart
Allows passage of material in one direction
Controls blood flow through the heart
Where does blood pick up oxygen?
Heart
Lungs
Arteries
Capillaries
What is the risk factor for a heart attack?
High blood pressure
Low cholesterol levels
Regular exercise
Healthy diet
What is the term for the two largest veins in the body that carry deoxygenated blood to the heart?
Aorta
Vena cava
Capillary
Valve
Put the main parts of the heart in the right place
left ventricle
aorta
left atrium
right atrium
right ventricle
knives and scissors shoul be left in ____
sharp containers
biohazard waste containers
sharps containers
oxygen tanks
Gauze and latex gloves should be left in ____
sharp containers
biohazard waste containers
sharps containers
oxygen tanks
Read the conversation and answer the following question: What is the main cause of heart failure?
A: Your smoking habit puts you at increased risk for heart failure.
B: Could you explain what that means, exactly?
A: Certainly. It's often caused by a heart attack. Basically, it just means the heart cannot supply enough blood flow to meet the body's needs. It is a serious condition that could lead to long-term disability or death.
B: Oh my. What are the symptoms?
A: Call the hospital immediately if your leg swells or if you have trouble breathing.
(a)
Read the conversation and answer the following question: What happens when the heart cannot supply enough blood flow to meet the body's needs?
A: Your smoking habit puts you at increased risk for heart failure.
B: Could you explain what that means, exactly?
A: Certainly. It's often caused by a heart attack. Basically, it just means the heart cannot supply enough blood flow to meet the body's needs. It is a serious condition that could lead to long-term disability or death.
B: Oh my. What are the symptoms?
A: Call the hospital immediately if your leg swells or if you have trouble breathing.
A heart attackThe person experiences leg swelling
The person is at risk for long-term disability or death
The person has trouble breathing
All of the above
Read the conversation and answer the following question: What should B do if B's leg swells or you have trouble breathing?
A: Your smoking habit puts you at increased risk for heart failure.
B: Could you explain what that means, exactly?
A: Certainly. It's often caused by a heart attack. Basically, it just means the heart cannot supply enough blood flow to meet the body's needs. It is a serious condition that could lead to long-term disability or death.
B: Oh my. What are the symptoms?
A: Call the hospital immediately if your leg swells or if you have trouble breathing.
Ignore the symptoms
Call the hospital immediately
Wait for the symptoms to go away
Visit a doctor next week
Label the parts to their right place.
capillaries
vein
artery
