exercise circulatory system

• Biologie
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Instructions

This exercise is about Chapter 2 on the circulatory system.

When someone is anemic, their red blood cells are less capable of transporting oxygen. One of the advices they are given, is to eat lots of spinach. Spinach contains a great amount of iron.
Explain why the iron can help an anemic person.

Give the name of part 1

1. Left atrium
2. Right atrium
3. Left ventricle
4. Right ventricle

Give the name of part 3

1. Superior vena cava
2. Inferior vena cava
3. Pulmonary artery
4. Pulmonary vein

Give the name of part 12

1. Pulmonary valve
2. Aortic valve
3. Tricuspid valve
4. Bicuspid valve

Give the name of part 4

1. Pulmonary vein
2. Aorta
3. Superior vena cava
4. Pulmonary artery

Look at the picture. Through which blood vessel would a red blood cell from the kidneys enter the heart. Give the right number.

An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is meant to restart the heart by sending through an electric pulse.
In case of an heart attack, part of the coronary artery has become blocked by too much waste. As a result, a piece of the heart dies.
Explain if an AED can help someone with a heart attack.

What is the most important difference between arteries and veins.

Explain why the wall of a capillary is only 1 cell thick.

Explain why blood pressure at the start of a capillary is higher than at the end.

A red blood cell has just been to the brain. How many times will it pass the heart at minimum, before it returns to the brain

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

What is plaque mostly made of?

1. Red blood cells
2. Platelets
3. Fat
4. White blood cells

What blood vessel is shown here?

What are scabs made of?

Arrythmia is a condition in which the heart beats irregularly. Either too fast, too slow or without rythm.
Explain why this is a problem for the body.

Jacob has a rare condition where his body does not make enough platelets. What would happen if he accidentally cuts himself.

In what blood vessel do you find the most oxygen-rich blood?

End of test

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