Component 1 Topic 1 Quiz 3

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is to:

• Produce hormones
• Facilitate digestion
• Transport oxygen and nutrients
• Facilitating movement

Which of the following is NOT a component of the cardiovascular system?

• Heart
• Lungs
• Blood vessels
• Liver

The heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body through which blood vessel?

• Pulmonary artery
• Pulmonary vein
• Aorta
• Inferior vena cava

Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?

• Left atrium
• Right atrium
• Left ventricle
• Right ventricle

During which phase of the cardiac cycle does the heart relax and fill with blood?

• Diastole
• Systole
• Atrial contraction
• Ventricular contraction

The coronary arteries are responsible for:

• Pumping blood to the lungs
• Regulating blood pressure
• Supplying oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle
• Carrying deoxygenated blood from the body

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

• Pulmonary artery
• Pulmonary vein
• Aorta
• Superior vena cava

The pulse is a measure of:

• Blood pressure in the arteries
• Heart rate
• Blood glucose levels
• Lung capacity

Which of the following can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?

• Regular exercise
• Balanced diet
• Smoking
• Drinking plenty of water

The term "hypertension" refers to:

• Low blood pressure
• High blood pressure
• Irregular heart rhythm
• Narrowing of blood vessels