Human Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

Martha's blood pressure is 123/71. This is a normal blood pressure reading. True or False?

• True

• False

Systolic blood pressure is _________.

• How you blood pressure is measured.

• The maximum pressure against blood vessels when your heart beats and pumps blood throughout the body.

• The minimum pressure in your arteries when your heart is relaxed.

• When blood pumps blood back into the lungs for oxygenation.

Pulse rate is _______.

• The measurement of the size of the heart.

• How many breaths you take in a minute.

• The number of times your heart beats in one minute.

• It is a blood pressure reading.

The function of the cardiovascular system is to deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells throughout the body. True or False?

• True

• False

The functions of the integumentary system is to make you sweat and improve blood pressure. True or False?

• True

• False

Arteries carry oxygenated blood throughout the body in order to ensure the body gets enough oxygen. True or False?

• True

• False

The function of the skeletal system is to help you digest your food and feed the body.

• True

• False

The main functions of the muscular system are for movement of the body and posture. True or False?

• True

• False

The function of the respiratory system is to take in oxygen from the air, deliver it to the bloodstream, and remove carbon dioxide waste gas from the body through the process of breathing.

• True

• False

The functions of the digestive system is to break down food and absorb nutrients from it, while also removing waste.

• True

• False