Blood Flow

What is the function of systemic circulation in the cardiovascular system?

• It eliminates carbon dioxide and oxygenates blood.

• It delivers blood to all body cells and carries away waste.

• It transports oxygen to the lungs only.

• It carries blood to the heart only.

What is the primary function of pulmonary circulation?

• It delivers nutrients to the body cells.

• It pumps blood to the muscles only.

• It eliminates carbon dioxide and oxygenates blood.

• It carries waste to the kidneys for filtration.

Which vessel carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?

• Pulmonary artery

• Systemic artery

• Pulmonary vein

• Systemic vein

Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the lungs?

• Pulmonary artery

• Systemic artery

• Pulmonary vein

• Systemic vein

What is the function of veins in the circulatory system?

• They carry blood away from the heart and lungs to the rest of the body.

• They are where the exchange of nutrients and waste occurs between body tissues and blood.

• They carry blood to the heart.

• They transport oxygen directly to the muscles.

Which blood vessels are responsible for carrying blood away from the heart and lungs to the rest of the body?

• Veins

• Arteries

• Capillaries

• Valves

Where does the exchange of nutrients and waste occur between body tissues and blood?

• In the veins

• In the arteries

• In the capillaries

• In the heart

What is the name of the vein that returns blood from the lower half of the body to the heart?

• Superior Vena Cava

• Inferior Vena Cava

• Pulmonary veins

• Aorta

Which veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?

• Superior Vena Cava

• Inferior Vena Cava

• Pulmonary veins

• Hepatic veins

What is the valve called that is located between the right atrium and right ventricle?

• Semilunar valve

• Atrioventricular (Bicuspid) valve

• Atrioventricular (tricuspid) valve

• Pulmonary valve