Cardiovascular System Quiz

What is the primary organ depicted in the image related to the cardiovascular system?

• Brain

• Liver

• Heart

• Kidney

Which of the following is an organ of the cardiovascular system?

• Blood

• Heart

• Skin

• Lungs

Which of the following is a type of blood vessel?

• Neurons

• Arteries

• Muscles

• Bones

What is considered a tissue in the cardiovascular system?

• Heart

• Blood

• Veins

• Capillaries

What is one of the primary functions of the cardiovascular system?

• Digestion of food

• Transportation of substances throughout the body

• Production of hormones

• Regulation of body temperature

Which substances are transported by the cardiovascular system?

• Oxygen and CO₂

• Proteins and lipids

• Vitamins and minerals

• Enzymes and antibodies

What role does the heart play in the cardiovascular system?

• It digests nutrients

• It filters waste

• It pumps blood through vessels

• It stores oxygen

Where is the heart located in the human body?

• In the abdominal cavity

• Between the lungs in the thoracic cavity

• In the cranial cavity

• Within the pelvic cavity

What is the specific area within the thoracic cavity where the heart is located?

• Superior mediastinum

• Inferior mediastinum

• Lateral mediastinum

• Anterior mediastinum

What direction does the base of the heart point towards?

• Left hip

• Right shoulder

• Left shoulder

• Right hip