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Circulation and Respiration Review

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 17mins

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Class
Date
1.

Pulmonary circulation involves movement of blood between the heart and:

a)

lungs

b)

brain

c)

liver

d)

kidneys

2.

The lymphatic system is important for the normal functioning of the body because it:

a)

carries newly formed blood to the cardiovascular system.

b)

returns excess intercellular fluid, such as lymph fluid, to the cardiovascular system.

c)

provides an alternative route for blood during strenuous exercise.

d)

carries oxygen to the lymph nodes.

3.

Exchange of nutrients and wastes between blood and body tissues occurs across:

a)

alveoli

b)

capillaries

c)

arteries

d)

veins

4.

Which of the following blood vessels is responsible for supplying the heart with oxygen?

a)

coronary arteries

b)

aorta

c)

coronary veins

d)

pulmonary artery

5.

Heart valves are important because they:

a)

make sure blood is traveling in one direction.

b)

are the largest part of the heart.

c)

promote clotting

d)

help to oxygenate the blood

6.

Cilia that line the walls of the air passageways:

a)

move inhaled air to the alveoli

b)

move the expired air to the nasal cavity

c)

moisten the expired air

d)

clean the inspired air

7.

The wall that divides the heart vertically is the:

a)

ventricle

b)

pericardium

c)

septum

d)

atrium

8.

The function of fibrin is to:

a)

destroy invading organisms

b)

transport oxygen

c)

stimulate the production of antibodies

d)

help form blood clots

9.

Blood is traveling in the pulmonary artery. Which of the following is likely to happen?

a)

The blood will travel to the body tissues to deliver oxygen.

b)

The blood will travel through the body to pick up wastes.

c)

The blood will return to the right atrium.

d)

The blood will travel to the lung to become oxygenated.

10.

Which of the following is the chamber of the heart that collects deoxygenated blood?

a)

right atrium

b)

right ventricle

c)

left atrium

d)

left ventricle

11.

Which of the following is the largest artery through which blood leaves the heart?

a)

carotid artery

b)

pulmonary arteries

c)

aorta

d)

superior vena cava

12.

Which is the correct sequence for the path of oxygen through the respiratory system?

a)

nasal passages, bronchi, trachea, bronchioles, cells, blood, alveoli

b)

cells, blood, alveoli, bronchioles, trachea, nasal passages

c)

nasal passages, blood, alveoli, bronchi, cells, trachea, bronchioles

d)

nasal passages, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, blood, cells

13.

Emphysema is a condition that results in the destruction of alveoli in the lungs. What effects would this have on the body?

a)

lower levels of oxygen in the blood

b)

high levels of oxygen in the blood

c)

lower levels of carbon dioxide in the blood

d)

no effect

14.

If blood is traveling in the pulmonary vein, where is its destination?

a)

the right atrium

b)

the left atrium

c)

the lungs

d)

the body

15.

The aortic valve is found between the aorta and the __________.

a)

right atrium

b)

left atrium

c)

right ventricle

d)

left ventricle

16.

Which of the following valves is found between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery?

a)

tricuspid valve

b)

bicuspid valve

c)

aortic valve

d)

pulmonary valve

17.

Sam has been smoking for 37 years. Which of the following could be true about Sam?

a)

Sam's pulse rate will be elevated.

b)

Sam's blood pressure will be higher.

c)

The cilia that line the respiratory system will be destroyed.

d)

Sam could have higher healthcare costs.

e)

All of the above could be true for Sam.

18.

Which of the following is false about the alveoli of a smoker?

a)

the alveoli can repair themselves

b)

they lose the ability to hold oxygen

c)

the rate of gas diffusion decreases

d)

they expand in size

19.

Which of the following represents ways to improve your cardiovascular health?

a)

eat a well balanced diet

b)

exercise regularly

c)

do not smoke

d)

maintain a healthy weight

e)

all of the above are ways to maintain good cardiovascular health.

20.

What is the name of the structure labeled D:

a)

lung

b)

alveoli

c)

Trachea

d)

diaphragm

21.

How would the diaphragm change in order to inhale?

a)

flatten and lower

b)

expand and go higher

c)

flatten and go higher

d)

expand and lower

22.

What would happen to the diaphragm during a cough?

a)

it would flutter

b)

it would remain still

c)

it would move up rapidly

d)

it would relax

23.

What is the name of the structure labeled X?

a)

lung

b)

alveoli

c)

trachea

d)

diaphragm

24.

What is the destination of the blood in structure "B"?

a)

the heart

b)

both lungs

c)

the body

d)

the left lung

25.

How is the blood located in artery C different than the blood in all other veins of the body?

a)

it is rich with oxygen

b)

it is rich with carbon dioxide

c)

it doesn't reach the lung

d)

nothing

26.

The location of gas exchange would be:

a)

A

b)

F

c)

S

d)

E

27.

Which of the following is a protein that aids in the transport of oxygen?

a)

hemoglobin

b)

fibrin

c)

alveoli

d)

platelets

28.

Which of the following helps the blood to clot after an injury?

a)

hemoglobin

b)

capillaries

c)

platelets

d)

red blood cells

29.

When a person has pneumonia, the alveoli become inflamed and the air spaces become clogged. What effect will these symptoms have on a pneumonia patient?

a)

Bronchi would exchange the gases

b)

Increased oxygen flow to the body cells

c)

Blood flow would increase to the alveoli

d)

Decreased oxygen flow to the body cells

30.

Arteriosclerosis slowly reduces blood flow through the arteries to the brain. Explain how this may affect a patient who has this condition?

a)

The brain would compensate and get blood from another part of the body.

b)

Decreased oxygen flow to the brain which would increase cell death and decrease neuron activity

c)

Increased blood pressure sent to the brain to compensate for the reduced blood flow availability.

d)

The arteries would grow in size to allow better blood flow.

31.

Some babies are born with a hole in the septum between the two atria. Based on what you know about blood flow through the heart, explain why this condition is harmful.

a)

Blood would flow between the two atria which would decrease the pressure needed to pump oxygen rich blood to the body.

b)

Oxygen rich blood would mix with de-oxygen rich blood.

c)

Carbon dioxide levels would increase.

d)

all of the above answers are correct

32.

What are the various cells that are found in the blood. (KNOW three facts about each type of blood cells for the test!)

a)

red blood cells

white blood cells

platelets

hemoglobin

b)

red blood cells that carry oxygen to the heart

c)

white blood cells carry oxygen

d)

platelets fight diseases

RBC- carry deoxygenated blood

33.

(FOR THE TEST-Explain what happens to make the heart beat. Explain how blood pressure is determined and the meaning of the numbers.)

What is a healthy blood pressure?

a)

140/90

b)

90/140

c)

80/120

d)

120/80

34.

FOR THE TEST- Explain how blood is oxygenated using the following words: lungs, alveoli, diffusion, capillaries, carbon dioxide, inhale, exhale, and oxygen.)

a)

OH MY.. I really need to study!!!

b)

I totally know the flow of blood through the heart.

c)

I think I got this... but I should re-do this quizziz before the test.

d)

I have zero clue what I am doing...