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Skeletal and Cardiovascular Systems Quiz

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What prevents blood from flowing back into the atria when the ventricles contract?

a)

semilunar valves

b)

sinoatrial node

c)

atrioventricular node

d)

tricuspid and bicuspid valves

2.

When blood leaves this chamber of the heart, it heads out to the body (not the lungs)

a)

left atrium

b)

right atrium

c)

left ventricle

d)

right ventricle

3.

This initiates the action potential that causes the heart to beat

a)

Inferior vena cava

b)

Atrioventricular node (AV node)

c)

Superior vena cava

d)

Sinoatrial node (SA node)

4.

These carry blood towards the heart

a)

arteries

b)

veins

5.

Why is coronary circulation necessary?

a)

because blood needs to be pushed throughout the entire body

b)

because the heart itself needs nourishment

c)

because the scalp requires an exceptional amount of nourishment

6.

LARGEST ARTERY:

a)

ARTERIOLE

b)

AORTA

c)

AORTA CAVA

7.

PERICARIDUM:

a)

OUTER LAYER OF HEART

b)

MIDDLE LAYER OF HEART

c)

INNERMOST LAYER OF HEART

d)

SAC THAT SITS AROUND THE HEART FOR PROTECTION

8.

MYOCARDIUM

a)

OUTER LAYER OF HEART

b)

MIDDLE LAYER OF HEART

c)

INNERMOST LAYER OF HEART

9.

SEPTUM:

a)

DIVIDES HEART FROM SUPERIOR TO INFERIOR

b)

KEEPS BLOOD FLOWING FORWARD

c)

DIVIDES HEART MEDIALLY

10.

Label the chambers of the heart

a)

Right Atrium

b)

Right Ventricle

c)

Left Atrium

d)

Left Ventricle

1
2
3
4
1)
2)
3)
4)
11.

What type of blood cells are known as Leukocytes?

a)

Red blood cells

b)

White blood cells

12.

What percent of blood is made up of plasma?

a)

4%

b)

41%

c)

55%

d)

20%

13.

Arthersclerosis is when:

a)

Arteries become narrowed and hardened

b)

Arteries become widened and softened

c)

Veins become closed off

d)

Veins die off

14.

Which of the following is the most common type of blood cell?

a)

platelets

b)

plasma

c)

red blood cells

d)

white blood cells

15.

ECG stand for

a)

Electrocardiograph

b)

Electrocardiogram

c)

Electrocardiopraphy

d)

Electronicardiogram

16.

A condition that results when the blood supply to a portion of the heart is interrupted is called a(n):

a)

myocardial infarction.

b)

cardiac compromise.

c)

angina pectoris.

d)

cardiac standstill.

17.

Blood pressure is recorded as

a)

Systolic/diastolic

b)

Diastolic/systolic

18.

Normal blood pressure is...

a)

120/80 mmHg

b)

80/120 mmHg

c)

140/90 mmHg

d)

80/140 mmHg

19.

The number on the bottom of a BP reading measures...

a)

Pressure during a heart contraction

b)

Pressure between heart beats

c)

Pressure of the blood vessels on the blood

20.

When the arterial is at its lowest pressure, it is called ____ pressure.

a)

systolic

b)

diastolic

21.

A device used to measure arterial blood pressure.

a)

ECG

b)

sphygmomanometer

c)

CPR

d)

defibrillator

22.

# of beats per minute

a)

stroke volume

b)

blood pressure

c)

heart rate

d)

cardiac output

23.

The average adult has __ liters of blood

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

24.
Balloon angioplasty is used to compress deposits in arteries and ________.
a)
bypass the blocked artery
b)
scrape away the plaque
c)
insert a stent
d)
remove an artery
25.
Sally has a blood vessel that is blocked in her brain due to atherosclerosis.  She is having difficulty speaking and left sided weakness.  She is experiencing a
a)
myocardial infarction
b)
stroke
c)
hypoglycemic attack
d)
hypotensive attack
26.
Abnormal sound heard during auscultation of the heart, such a whooshing sound created by a valve not closing.  Many a harmless.
a)
thrill
b)
bruit
c)
stridor
d)
heart murmur
27.

What is the function of the valves of the heart?

a)

Prevent heart disease

b)

Keep blood moving in one direction

c)

Increase the heart rate

d)

Reduce the heart rate

28.

Faulty heart valves can be replaced with ..... choose all correct answers

a)

cardboard valves

b)

Heart valves from human donors

c)

Plastic valves

d)

Heart valves from pigs

29.

Long bones have a _____ that makes up most of bone's length and is composed of compact bone

a)

epiphyseal plate

b)

yellow marrow

c)

diaphysis

d)

articular cartilage

30.

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

a)

clavicle

b)

frontal

c)

vertebrae

d)

sternum

31.

The only freely moveable bone in the skull is the ______.

a)

frontal

b)

maxilla

c)

occipital

d)

mandible

32.

Which of the following bones is INCORRECTLY matched with its type?

a)

ribs--irregular

b)

carpals--short

c)

ulna--long

d)

cranial bones--flat

33.

Red bone marrow functions to

a)

produce fat

b)

produce blood cells

c)

store cells

d)

produce new bone cells

34.

Yellow marrow functions to ______.

a)

produce new bone cells

b)

store calcium

c)

store fat

d)

produce calcium

35.

Area that causes the lengthwise growth

a)

D

b)

F

c)

A

d)

B

36.
What are the 2 types of bone tissue?
a)
spongy bone and compact bone
b)
marrow and blood vessels
c)
axial and appendicular
37.
The adult skeletal system is composed of how many bones?
a)
216
b)
371
c)
206
d)
199
38.

Which is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

a)

production of red blood cells

b)

store calcium

c)

digest food

d)

movement, protection, and support

39.

What kind of joint is found at your elbow?

a)

pivot

b)

hinge

c)

gliding

d)

ball and socket

40.

Which of the following describes the joints in the skull and ribs?

a)

movable

b)

hinge

c)

pivot

d)

immovable

41.

What is the name of the outer membrane that surrounds bones?

a)

compact bone

b)

periosteum

c)

spongy bone

d)

bone marrow

42.

Which bone disease causes bones to become weak and brittle?

a)

artereosclerosis

b)

arthritis

c)

fracture

d)

osteoporosis

43.

Which type of joint is found at your shoulder and hip and allows for the greatest range of motion?

a)

ball and socket

b)

gliding

c)

hinge

d)

pivot

44.

The disease in which bones become irritated or inflamed because cartilage in the joints has worn away is called ___.

a)

arthritis

b)

cancer

c)

osteoporosis

d)

fracture

45.

Which is not a function of the skeletal system?

a)

shape and support

b)

movement

c)

protection

d)

gas exchange

46.

___________ are attached to our skeleton and this allow us to move.

a)

skin

b)

muscles

c)

hair

d)

blood vessels

47.

What bone is highlighted?

a)

Skull (Cranium)

b)

Mandible

c)

Clavicle

d)

Scapula

48.
what type of bone is the femur
a)
Long bone
b)
Short bone
c)
Flat bone
d)
Irregular bone
49.
What are the bones that protect your heart and lungs?
a)
rib cage
b)
sternum
c)
clavicle
d)
femur
50.
The Skeletal System does what?
a)
stores minerals
b)
help your body move with muscles
c)
all of the above
d)
protect your organs

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