Circulatory System Quiz 86 (20 MCQs)

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1. These are the smallest blood vessels.
2. The largest veins in the body are the .....
3. The ..... is the pump that keeps blood moving.
4. The ..... node is the junction between atria and ventricles. This receives the electrical signal from the SA node.
5. The arteries branch into
6. A top chamber in our heart is called a
7. Carbon dioxide is transported from .....
8. ..... is when you have low Blood Pressure (less than 90/60)
9. Heart disease occurs when part of the brain doesn't get enough blood due to a clot or a burst blood vessel.
10. The cells that have no nuclei in the blood structure are .....
11. Which of these are NOT part of plasma?
12. The entrance to the ascending aorta is guarded by the ..... valve.
13. The scientific name of a platelet.
14. When the cells use up oxygen, it becomes more .....
15. Which valve sits between the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart?
16. The top number read from the sphygmomanometer is
17. The ..... side of heart is used to deal with deoxygenated blood.
18. What is the function of platelets in the circulatory system?
19. The heart needs it's own blood supply. It is a muscle, afterall. If the heart does not get enough blood, a ..... may result.
20. Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?