Cardiovascular System Test

This group of organs provide individual cells with oxygen and nturients and help dispose of metabolic wastes.

• Cardiovascular System

• Pulmonary System

• Skeletal System

• Excretory System

This organ is made mostly of cardiac muscle tissue.

• Heart

• Lungs

• Small Intestines

• Stomach

Which side of the heart pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body?

• Left

• Right

Which side of the heart has thicker walls?

• Left

• Right

Why does the left side of the heart have thicker walls?

• So it can pump blood to all parts of the body including the fingers and toes.

• So it can pump oxygen to all parts of the body including the fingers and toes.

• So it can digest food easier.

Which side of the heart pumps oxygen-POOR blood to the lungs?

• Left

• Right

What is homeostasis?

• maintaining a stable environment

• staying at home

• keeping a body cold only

• keeping a body hot only

What happens if body temperature falls?

• Blood vessels constrict so that heat is conserved. Body shivers to generate heat.

• Blood vessels dilate, resulting in heat loss of the environment. Sweat glands excrete fluid.

What happens if body temperature rises?

• Blood vessels constrict so that heat is conserved. Body shivers to generate heat.

• Blood vessels dilate, resulting in heat loss of the environment. Sweat glands excrete fluid.

What does cardio mean?

• heart

• blood vessels

• veins

• arteries