Cardiovascular System Section Review

For each pair of terms, explain how the meaning of the terms differ.

• 1. artery and vein

• 2. systemic circulation and pulmonary circulation

Which of the following is true of blood in the pulmonary veins?

• The blood is going to the body.

• The blood is oxygen poor.

• The blood is going to the lungs.

• The blood is oxygen rich.

What are the five parts of the cardiovascular system? Describe the function of each part.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-2

What is the difference between a heart attack and heart failure?

• A heart attack happens when muscle cells get too much oxygen; heart failure is when too much blood is pumped.

• A heart attack happens when heart muscles don't get enough oxygen, heart failure is when the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body.

• Heart attack and heart failure are the same.

• Capillaries are very small and have thin walls

An adult male's heart pumps about 2.8 million liters of blood a year. If his heart beats 70 times a minute, how much blood does his heart pump with each beat?

(a)  

• 76 mL
• 84 mL
• 75 mL
• 68 mL

True or False: High blood pressure makes arteries stronger.

• True

• False

True or false: Capillaries and veins have the same function.

• True

• False

True or false: Capillaries and veins have the same function.

• True

• False

True or False: A major cause of heart disease is atherosclerosis.

• True

• False

True or False: Arteries carry blood to the body and to the lungs.

• True

• False