WorksheetsCardiorespiratory System Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which part of the circulatory system moves blood between the heart and lungs?
Systemic circulation
Coronary circulation
Pulmonary circulation
Lymphatic circulation
What is the function of the pulmonary arteries in the heart?
Carry oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart
Carry oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs
Carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body
Carry oxygen-poor blood from the body to the heart
What does lactic acid break down into?
Glucose and oxygen
Lactate and hydrogen ions
Glycogen and carbon dioxide
Water and carbon dioxide
What does VO₂ max represent in terms of physical fitness?
The maximum heart rate during exercise
The highest rate of oxygen consumption during maximum physical effort
The average speed of running
The total calories burned during exercise
Which factors determine which energy system predominates during exercise?
Age and weight
Intensity and duration
Diet and hydration
Time of day and location
Which of the following is a risk reduced by cardiorespiratory endurance exercise?
Risk of sunburn
Risk of many chronic diseases
Risk of allergies
Risk of hair loss
What is one immediate effect of regular cardiorespiratory endurance exercise on the brain?
Decreased brain activity
Increased levels of neurotransmitters
Reduced blood flow to the brain
Decreased heart rate
What is the role of the immune system?
To store excess calories.
To protect against diseases like colds and infections.
To increase muscle mass.
To regulate body temperature.
What does a fast time in the 1.5-Mile Run-Walk Test indicate?
High maximal oxygen consumption
Low maximal oxygen consumption
Increased heart rate
Decreased endurance
Where should you press your fingers to take your pulse?
On the carotid artery in your neck
On the radial artery in your wrist
On the femoral artery in your thigh
On the brachial artery in your arm
