1) Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system? a) Transport of oxygen b) Regulation of body temperature c) Production of hormones d) Removal of carbon dioxide 2) Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body? a) Right Atrium b) Right Ventricle c) Left Atrium d) Left Ventricle 3) The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body. a) True b) False 4) Which of the following is the body’s largest artery? a) Carotid artery b) Aorta c) Femoral artery d) Pulmonary artery 5) Which vessels return deoxygenated blood from the head and neck to the heart? a) Carotid arteries b) Jugular veins c) Pulmonary veins d) Coronary arteries 6) Veins have valves to prevent the backflow of blood. a) True b) False 7) What does systolic blood pressure measure? a) The pressure in the veins when blood returns to the heart b) The pressure in the arteries when the heart relaxes between beats c) The pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts and pumps blood out d) The pressure in the lungs during respiration 8) Which of the following is a cardiovascular pathology linked to fatty deposits in arteries? a) Atherosclerosis b) Anaemia c) Varicose veins d) Hypertension 9) Which of the following correctly matches a cardiovascular pathology with one of its effects on the body? a) Varicose veins – improve blood circulation in the legs b) Atherosclerosis – reduces the risk of artery blockage c) Hypertension – increases risk of stroke and heart attack d) Coronary Heart Disease – improves oxygen supply to the heart

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