Quiz on the Cardiovascular System: The Blood

What is the primary function of blood?

• To regulate body temperature

• To produce hormones

• To store energy

• To transport oxygen and nutrients

What is the process of producing blood cells called?

• Thrombopoiesis

• Erythropoiesis

• Haemopoiesis

• Leukopoiesis

Which component of blood is responsible for oxygen transport?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

What is the lifespan of a red blood cell?

• 1-2 years

• 120 days

• 30-60 days

• 5-10 days

Which type of white blood cell is primarily involved in combating infections?

• Erythrocytes

• Platelets

• Lymphocytes

• Neutrophils

What hormone stimulates the production of red blood cells?

• Thrombopoietin

• Erythropoietin

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

What is the role of platelets in the blood?

• Fight infections

• Clot the blood

• Transport oxygen

• Regulate pH levels

What is haemostasis?

• The process of oxygen transport

• The process of stopping bleeding

• The process of nutrient absorption

• The process of blood cell formation

Which vitamin is essential for normal blood clotting?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin K

What is the term for a blood clot that forms in an unbroken blood vessel?

• Embolus

• Hemorrhage

• Thrombus

• Aneurysm