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Circulatory System Quiz

The circulatory system's main function is to transport oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste throughout the body, consisting of the heart, blood, and blood vessels. Key components include arteries that carry blood away from the heart, veins that return it, and capillaries for exchange. Common disorders include hypertension and heart attacks, while maintaining a healthy lifestyle can support circulatory health.

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Circulatory System Quiz

The circulatory system's main function is to transport oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste throughout the body, consisting of the heart, blood, and blood vessels. Key components include arteries that carry blood away from the heart, veins that return it, and capillaries for exchange. Common disorders include hypertension and heart attacks, while maintaining a healthy lifestyle can support circulatory health.

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Q: What is the main function of the circulatory system?

A: To transport oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste throughout the body.

Q: What are the main parts of the circulatory system?

A: Heart, blood, and blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries).

Q: What does the heart do?

A: It pumps blood throughout the body.

Q: What's the difference between arteries and veins?

A: Arteries carry blood away from the heart; veins carry it toward the heart.

Q: What is oxygenated and deoxygenated blood?

A: Oxygenated = blood rich in oxygen; Deoxygenated = blood low in oxygen.

Q: What are capillaries?

A: Tiny vessels where gas, nutrient, and waste exchange happens.

Q: What are the two main types of circulation?

A: Pulmonary (heart-lungs) and systemic (heart-body).

Q: What causes a heartbeat?

A: Electrical signals from the sinoatrial (SA) node.

Q: What is blood composed of?

A: Red and white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.

Q: What are common circulatory system disorders?

A: Hypertension, heart attack, stroke, atherosclerosis, anemia.

Q: Where is the heart located?

A: In the chest, slightly to the left between the lungs.


Q: How many chambers does the heart have?

A: Four - two atria and two ventricles.

Q: What do heart valves do?

A: They keep blood flowing in one direction.

Q: What is the circulatory system's role in the brain?

A: It supplies oxygen/nutrients and removes waste.

Q: What is blood pressure?

A: The force of blood against artery walls.

Q: What is the largest artery in the body?

A: The aorta.

Q: What is double circulation?

A: Blood passes through the heart twice in one complete cycle.

Q: How does the circulatory system connect to the respiratory system?

A: It picks up oxygen from lungs and carries CO2 back to exhale.

Q: What gives blood its red color?

A: Hemoglobin in red blood cells.

Q: How does blood clot?

A: Platelets and proteins form a mesh that stops bleeding.

Q: What is plasma?

A: The liquid part of blood carrying cells, nutrients, and waste.

Q: What happens during a heart attack?

A: A blocked artery cuts off blood to part of the heart.


Q: What is anemia?

A: A condition with too few healthy red blood cells or low hemoglobin.

Q: How is oxygen transported in the blood?

A: Hemoglobin in red blood cells carries it.

Q: How can you keep your circulatory system healthy?

A: Eat well, exercise, avoid smoking, manage stress, and get checkups.

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