Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems: Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Trace the correct path of blood flow through the heart:

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Right atrium → right ventricle → pulmonary artery → lungs → left atrium → left ventricle → aorta → body

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Left atrium → right ventricle → pulmonary artery → lungs → right atrium → left ventricle → aorta → body

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Right atrium → left ventricle → pulmonary artery → lungs → left atrium → right ventricle → aorta → body

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Left atrium → left ventricle → aorta → body → pulmonary artery → lungs → right atrium → right ventricle

Question 2

What is NOT a primary function of the cardiovascular system?

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Producing red blood cells

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Delivering nutrients and oxygen

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Removing waste products

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Regulating body temperature

Question 3

How does the sympathetic nervous system affect heart rate and blood pressure?

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Increases both heart rate and blood pressure

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Decreases both heart rate and blood pressure

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Increases heart rate but decreases blood pressure

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Decreases heart rate but increases blood pressure

Question 4

The extensive surface area of the lungs is crucial for gas exchange. How does this increased surface area contribute to efficient gas exchange in the lungs?

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Facilitates a higher rate of diffusion

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Reduces the distance for diffusion

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Supports gas exchange by enhancing blood flow

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Promotes gas exchange by decreasing the pressure gradient

Question 5

Which type of blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?

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Artery

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Vein

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Arteriole

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Capillary

Question 6

What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?

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Gas exchange

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Blood filtration

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Hormone production

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Mucosal defense

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a type of respiratory muscle?

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Quadriceps

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Abdominal muscles

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Intercostal muscles

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Diaphragm

Question 8

Which of the following blood cells is responsible for carrying oxygen?

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Red blood cells

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Platelets

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White blood cells

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Plasma

Question 9

What is the name of the valve that prevents backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle?

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Aortic valve

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Mitral valve

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Tricuspid valve

Question 10

Which of the following is a common symptom of respiratory distress?

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Shortness of breath

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Headache

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Nausea

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Vomiting

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a function of blood?

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Provide structural support

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Transport oxygen and nutrients

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Remove waste products

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Regulate body temperature

Question 12

What is the name of the valve that separates the right atrium from the right ventricle?

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Tricuspid valve

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Mitral valve

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Aortic valve

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Pulmonary valve

Question 13

Which process involves the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs?

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Evaporation

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Active transport

Question 14

What is the term for the condition in which the airways become inflamed and narrowed?

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Asthma

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Bronchitis

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Pneumonia

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Emphysema

Question 15

Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

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Smoking

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Regular exercise

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Normal body weight

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Healthy diet

Question 16

What is the name of the electrical impulse that triggers the heart to contract?

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Depolarisation

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Hyperpolarisation

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Repolarisation

Question 17

Which of the following is a symptom of heart failure?

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Shortness of breath

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Fever

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Nausea

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Chest pain

Question 18

What is the name of the tissue that makes up the lining of the airways?

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Epithelium

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Connective tissue

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Nervous tissue

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Muscle tissue

Question 19

Which of the following is not a primary function of the cardiovascular system?

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Gas exchange

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Waste product removal

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Nutrient delivery

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Temperature regulation

Question 20

What is the fluid that facilitates exchange between capillaries and tissue cells called?

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Interstitial fluid

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Hemoglobin

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Lymph

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Plasma

Question 21

Which is the primary function of the respiratory system?

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Gas exchange

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Hormone production

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Nutrient absorption

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Waste elimination

Question 22

What is the muscular structure that divides the thoracic and abdominal cavities called?

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Diaphragm

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Alveoli

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Trachea

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Bronchi

Question 23

What are the primary sites of gas exchange in the lungs?

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Alveoli

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Pleura

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Trachea

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Bronchioles

Question 24

Which process describes the movement of oxygen from the alveoli into the bloodstream?

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Diffusion

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Evaporation

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Active transport

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Osmosis

Question 25

Which of the following is a common symptom associated with cardiovascular disease?

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Shortness of breath

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Abdominal pain

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Rash

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Sneezing

Question 26

What is the term for the condition characterized by high blood pressure?

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Hypertension

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Anemia

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Diabetes

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Hypotension

Question 27

Which of the following is a notable risk factor for developing respiratory diseases?

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Smoking

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Adhering to a balanced diet

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Ensuring sufficient sleep

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Frequent physical activity

Question 28

Which heart chamber receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs?

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Left atrium

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Right ventricle

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Left ventricle

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Right atrium

Question 29

Which type of blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body?

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Artery

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Capillary

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Vein

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Arteriole

Question 30

Which respiratory structure is primarily responsible for gas exchange between the blood and the lungs?

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Alveolus

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Bronchus

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Pharynx

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Trachea

Question 31

Which component of the blood is responsible for transporting carbon dioxide?

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Carbaminohemoglobin

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Oxyhemoglobin

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Erythrocytes

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Plasma

Question 32

What is the term for the electrical impulse that initiates the contraction of the heart muscle?

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Action potential

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Electrocardiogram

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Membrane potential

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Synaptic potential

Question 33

What is the primary function of the pulmonary valve in the heart?

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Prevents backflow of blood into the right ventricle

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Helps regulate blood pressure in the arteries

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Allows blood to flow from the aorta to the left ventricle

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Controls blood flow to and from the lungs

Question 34

Which layer of the heart wall is responsible for the contraction of the heart muscle?

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Myocardium

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Pericardium

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Epicardium

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Endocardium

Question 35

What is the term for the passive movement of gases between the alveoli and capillaries, driven by differences in partial pressure?

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Diffusion

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Active transport

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Respiration

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Osmosis

Question 36

Which of the following arteries carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body?

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Aorta

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Vena cava

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Pulmonary artery

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Capillary

Question 37

In which organ does the exchange of gases between the blood and alveoli occur?

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Lungs

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Pharynx

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Bronchi

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Trachea

Question 38

Which heart valve prevents backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle during ventricular systole?

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Aortic valve

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Pulmonary valve

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Mitral valve

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Tricuspid valve

Question 39

What is the diaphragm's primary function in the process of respiration?

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To contract and relax, changing the volume of the thoracic cavity and aiding in the movement of air into and out of the lungs.

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Transport oxygenated blood

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Filter inhaled air

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Produce sound

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a key function of the lymphatic system?

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Transporting oxygen to tissues

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Returning fluid to the bloodstream

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Filtering waste products

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Draining excess fluid from tissues

Question 41

Which specialized cardiac structure is responsible for initiating and regulating the heartbeat?

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Sinoatrial node (SAN)

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Atrioventricular node (AVN)

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Bundle of His

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Purkinje fibers

Question 42

Which blood vessel is the largest in the human body, responsible for carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart?

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Aorta

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Carotid artery

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Subclavian artery

Question 43

What is the name of the physiological process in which blood forms clots to prevent excessive bleeding?

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Coagulation

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Inflammation

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Hemolysis

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Fibrosis

Question 44

Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of respiratory distress, characterized by rapid and shallow breathing?

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Rapid, shallow breathing

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Cyanosis

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Bradycardia

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Edema

Question 45

The primary function of the pulmonary circulation is to:

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Oxygenate blood

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Regulate body temperature

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Deliver nutrients to tissues

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Remove waste products

Question 46

Which heart chamber pumps oxygenated blood out to the body?

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Left ventricle

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Left atrium

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Right atrium

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Right ventricle

Question 47

What is the primary role of the pulmonary veins?

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Carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart

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Carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs

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Carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the body

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Carry deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart

Question 48

Which part of the respiratory system is affected in conditions that lead to wheezing?

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Bronchioles

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Trachea

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Alveoli

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Pharynx

Question 49

Which process allows for the exchange of gases in the alveoli?

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Diffusion

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Filtration

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Osmosis

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Active transport

Question 50

The diaphragm's role in breathing is primarily to:

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Increase lung volume, causing inspiration

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Regulate the temperature of inhaled air

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Modify the rate of breathing

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Decrease lung volume, causing expiration

Question 51

Heart murmurs are often associated with problems with the heart's:

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Valves

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Electrical system

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Muscle

Question 52

What is the main function of the sinoatrial node (SA node)?

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Initiates and regulates the heartbeat

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Receives electrical signals from the brain

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Controls blood pressure

Question 53

Which condition is characterized by a narrowing of the airways, leading to wheezing?

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Asthma

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Emphysema

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Pneumonia

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Bronchitis

Question 54

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

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Healthy diet

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High blood pressure

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Smoking

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Maintaining a healthy weight

Question 55

A patient with a history of smoking is at increased risk for which of the following respiratory conditions?

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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Asthma

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Bronchitis

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Pneumonia