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PEd 11 Cardiovascular System

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which chamber of the heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs

a)

Left Atrium

b)

Left Ventricle

c)

Right Ventricle

d)

Right Atrium

2.

Which type of blood vessel carries blood AWAY from the heart?

a)

Capillary

b)

Artery

c)

Vein

d)

Venule

3.

What is the primary role of Platelets in the blood

a)

Carrying oxygen

b)

Fighting parasites

c)

Clotting blood

d)
  • Performing clean-up

4.

In the life cycle of a Red Blood Cell (RBC), where are these cells primarily produced?

a)

Liver

b)

Spleen

c)

Capillaries

d)
  • Red Bone Marrow

5.

The primary role of the heart is to pump blood. Which statement accurately describes the flow handled by the left side of the heart?

a)

It pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

b)

It pumps oxygenated blood to the lungs

c)

It pumps deoxygenated blood back to the right side of the heart.

d)

It pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

6.

Which type of white blood cell is often called the "First Responder" because it is the most abundant and quickly attacks bacteria?

a)

Monocyte

b)

Lymphocyte

c)

Eosinophil

d)

Neutrophil

7.

Why is it essential to perform a warm-up before reaching a high Active Heart Rate?

a)

To cool down the muscles after rest.

b)

To reduce the number of platelets in the blood.

c)

To gradually increase heart rate and blood flow, preventing muscle and heart strain.

d)

To make the veins larger than the arteries.

8.

A decrease in the number of Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells) would most directly lead to which of the following?

a)

Reduced immune response

b)

Slower blood clotting.

c)

Reduced oxygen-carrying capacity in the blood.

d)
  1. Increased allergic reactions.

9.

Which component of blood is primarily responsible for transporting nutrients and waste products?

a)

Platelets

b)

Plasma

c)

White Blood Cells

d)

Red Blood Cells

10.

Which type of blood vessel is responsible for returning blood TO the heart?

a)

Vein

b)

Arterioles

c)

Artery

d)

Capillary