WorksheetsAutumn 1 - Circulatory System Science
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of the below options is not a major organ in the human body?
liver
skin
heart
teeth
Can you label the four chambers of the heart?
A - left atrium
B - left ventricle
C - right atrium
D - right ventricle
A - right atrium
B - right ventricle
C - left atrium
D - left ventricle
A - right atrium
B - right ventricle
C - left atrium
D - left ventricle
A - left atrium
B- right ventricle
C - left ventricle
D - right atrium
What type of blood vessel transports blood away from the heart?
veins
arteries
capillaries
arterioles
Why does your heart beat faster when you exercise?
The muscles in the body need more sugar and oxygen when exercising.
The muscles in the body get tired.
To pump carbon dioxide to muscles.
Why do I breathe faster when I exercise?
To get carbon dioxide out of the body.
The extra movement confuses your breathing system.
The lungs are trying to cool you down.
Select three risk factors that increase your chance of developing Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Smoking
Not enough sleep
Lack of physical activity
High blood pressure (hypertension)
How does diet affect your body?
Diet has a major impact on your body because the food you eat provides the fuel and building blocks your body needs to function.
A balanced diet gives you the right amount of energy. Too much sugar or junk food can cause energy crashes, while nutritious foods help keep energy stable.
Proteins, vitamins, and minerals help your body grow, repair tissues, and keep organs working properly.
Diets that are low in saturated fats, salt, and processed foods can raise your risk of heart disease.
How does exercise affect the body?
People who exercise are too tired and often do not sleep well.
It can reduce stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression.
Burns calories and helps balance the energy you take in through food.
Lowers the risk of conditions like heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.
Which of the options below is an illegal drug?
paracetamol
heroine
caffeine
penicillin
How old do you need to be to buy alcohol and tobacco?
16
18
21
12
True or False?
Alcohol can have a negative long term effect on the body
True
False
