Test - Circulatory System Flashcards
1
Q
- How many loops does the human circulatory system contain?
A
Two
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2
Q
- How does pulmonary circulation differ from systemic circulation?
A
Systemic circulation occurs throughout the body; pulmonary circulation occurs between the heart and lungs
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3
Q
- Which component of blood is 90% water?
A
Plasma
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4
Q
- Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called…
A
Arteries
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5
Q
- The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood vessels and what?
A
Blood
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6
Q
- Blood is pumped through blood vessels by the action of the organ known as the…
A
Heart
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7
Q
- Blood that contains large amounts of carbon dioxide flows from the body into which atrium of the heart?
A
Right atrium
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8
Q
- The circulatory system carries the needed materials oxygen and _________to the body cells
A
glucose
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