Circulatory/Respiratory Test

Front

What part of the heart receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs?

Back

Left Atrium

Front

Which blood type is known as the universal recipient?

Back

AB+

Front

What is the name of the structure that connects the throat to the lungs?

Back

Trachea

Front

What are the three main types of blood vessels in the circulatory system?

Back

Arteries, Veins, Capillaries

Front

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

Back

To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.

Front

What is the role of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

Back

To facilitate gas exchange between the air and blood.

Front

What is the process by which oxygen moves from the alveoli into the blood?

Back

Diffusion

Front

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

Back

To transport nutrients, gases, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

Front

What is the difference between systemic and pulmonary circulation?

Back

Systemic circulation carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body, while pulmonary circulation carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

Front

What is the significance of the septum in the heart?

Back

It separates the left and right sides of the heart, preventing the mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.