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Cardiovascular system 1

Question 1 of 10

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What do capillaries branch from?

Select one of the following:

  • Arteries = The arteries are the blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body.

  • Arterioles = The main function of the arterioles is to transport blood away from the heart and out to the body's tissues. The arterioles are also very vital in blood pressure.

  • Veins = Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying mainly oxygen-depleted blood towards the heart.

  • Venules = A very small vein, especially one collecting blood from the capillaries.

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Question 2 of 10

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What is the function of thrombocytes?

Select one of the following:

  • Transport nutrients to cells

  • Protect the body from infection

  • To clot the blood

  • To thin the blood

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

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Erythrocytes are:

Select one of the following:

  • Cells that fight infection

  • Cells that transport oxygen around the body

  • Cells responsible for clotting

  • Cells that form collagen

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Question 4 of 10

1

The action of the heart is controlled by:

Select one of the following:

  • The central nervous system

  • The autonomic nervous system

  • The spinal chord

  • The peripheral nervous system

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

When you are looking at a diagram of the heart, the upper left chamber is called?

Select one of the following:

  • Left ventricle

  • Right atrium

  • Right ventricle

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Question 6 of 10

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What vein drains blood from the head and neck?

Select one of the following:

  • Carotid vein

  • Hepatic vein

  • Superior vena cava

  • Jugular vein

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

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Hypertension is another term for?

Select one of the following:

  • Low blood pressure

  • High blood pressure

  • Heart attack

  • Angina

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

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What is the function of Leucocytes?

Select one of the following:

  • Blood clotting

  • To fight infection

  • To transport waste

  • To regulate body temperature

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Question 9 of 10

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Where are lymphocytes formed?

Select one of the following:

  • Red bone marrow

  • Lymphatic tissue

  • Spleen

  • Heart

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Question 10 of 10

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The middle layer of the heart is called?

Select one of the following:

  • Myocardium

  • Pericardium

  • Septum

  • Endocardium

Explanation