Circulation in the Human Body

Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?

• arteries

• lymphatic vessels

• capillaries

• veins

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

• Transporting oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body.

• Producing hormones.

• Regulating body temperature.

• Filtering blood.

What is the name of the largest artery in the human body?

• Femoral artery

• Aorta

• Vena cava

• Pulmonary artery

What is the average resting heart rate for an adult?

• 20-40 beats per minute

• 120-150 beats per minute

• 200-250 beats per minute

• 60-100 beats per minute

What is the process by which blood cells stick together to form a clot?

• coagulation

• hemolysis

• filtration

• agglutination

What is the name of the valve that separates the left atrium from the left ventricle?

• Pulmonary valve

• Aortic valve

• Tricuspid valve

• Mitral valve

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

• hypotension

• hyperactivity

• hyperextension

• hypertension

Which type of blood vessels have valves to prevent backflow of blood?

• Lymphatic vessels

• Veins

• Arteries

• Capillaries

What is the name of the tiny blood vessels where oxygen and nutrients are exchanged with body tissues?

• Capillaries

• Lymph vessels

• Arteries

• Veins

What is the name of the condition where fatty deposits build up in the arteries?

• atheroma

• arteriosclerosis

• arteritis

• atherosclerosis