Cardiovascular Revision Quiz

The thickest and strongest blood vessel is the

• Vein

• Artery

• Capillary

• Both veins and arteries

The blood vessel that contains valves is the

• Capillary

• Artery

• Vein

• None of the Above

Valves in the veins

• Prevents the backward movement inside them

• Provides protection

• Ensures they can maintain their elasticity

• Provides structural support

Which arteriole is dilated?

• 1

• 2

• 3

The redistribution of blood flow during exercise increases towards the

• Vital organs

• Working muscles

• Digestive tract

• Brain

The build up of blood within the veins is called

• Vasoconstriction

• Venous Pooling

• Venous Return

• Blood clot

What is the main function of the heart?

• To prevent blood from moving in the wrong direction

• To regulate body temperature

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To replace oxygen with carbon dioxide

What is the condition of keeping the body stable?

• Homeostasis

• Homeopathy

• Thermoregulation

• Balance

What blood component is responsible for producing blood clots when a person gets cut?

• Plasma

• Red Blood Cells

• White Blood Cells

• Platelets

What is the upper chamber of the heart that receives blood from the body?

• Right atrium

• Right ventricle

• Left atrium

• Left ventricle