Q1. Which of the following components of blood is primarily responsible for carrying oxygen to tissues?
a) Red blood cells
b) White blood cells
c) Platelets
d) Plasma
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Correct Answer: a) Red blood cells
Explanation: Red blood cells, or erythrocytes, contain hemoglobin, a protein that binds with oxygen in the lungs and carries it to tissues throughout the body. This oxygen transport is vital for cellular respiration, where oxygen is utilized to produce energy.
Q2. What is the primary function of the heart in the circulatory system?
a) Filtering blood
b) Producing blood cells
c) Pumping blood
d) Storing blood
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Correct Answer: c) Pumping blood
Explanation: The heart is a muscular organ that acts as a pump in the circulatory system. It receives blood from the body through veins, pumps it to the lungs for oxygenation, then receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs and pumps it back out to the body through arteries.
Q3. Which of the following blood vessels carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body?
a) Arteries
b) Veins
c) Capillaries
d) Venules
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Correct Answer: a) Arteries
Explanation: Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to various parts of the body. They have thick, muscular walls that help propel blood under pressure to ensure adequate oxygen supply to tissues.
Q4. What is the name of the valve located between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart?
a) Tricuspid valve
b) Bicuspid valve
c) Pulmonary valve
d) Aortic valve
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Correct Answer: b) Bicuspid valve
Explanation: The bicuspid valve, also known as the mitral valve, is located between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart. It prevents the backflow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium during ventricular contraction.
Q5. Which of the following statements about blood circulation in the human body is true?
a) Blood flows from arteries to veins to capillaries
b) Oxygenated blood is carried by veins to the heart
c) Deoxygenated blood is carried by arteries away from the heart
d) Capillaries carry blood from the heart to various organs and tissues
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Correct Answer: a) Blood flows from arteries to veins to capillaries
Explanation: Blood circulation in the human body follows a pattern where blood is pumped from the heart through arteries, then flows through capillaries within tissues where gas exchange and nutrient exchange occur, and finally returns to the heart through veins.
Q6. Which of the following blood vessels carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart?
a) Pulmonary artery
b) Pulmonary vein
c) Aorta
d) Inferior vena cava
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Correct Answer: d) Inferior vena cava
Explanation: The inferior vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body (below the heart) back to the right atrium of the heart. It is one of the two main veins (along with the superior vena cava) that return blood to the heart.
Q7. What is the name of the large artery that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body?
a) Pulmonary artery
b) Pulmonary vein
c) Aorta
d) Inferior vena cava
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Correct Answer: c) Aorta
Explanation: The aorta is the largest artery in the human body and originates from the left ventricle of the heart. It carries oxygenated blood from the heart to various parts of the body, delivering nutrients and oxygen to tissues.
Q8. Which of the following blood vessels carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?
a) Pulmonary artery
b) Pulmonary vein
c) Aorta
d) Inferior vena cava
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Correct Answer: b) Pulmonary vein
Explanation: Pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart. Unlike most veins, pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood because they transport blood from the lungs, where oxygenation occurs, back to the heart.
Q9. What is the term for the process by which white blood cells engulf and destroy foreign particles or microorganisms in the bloodstream?
a) Phagocytosis
b) Hemostasis
c) Coagulation
d) Erythropoiesis
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Correct Answer: a) Phagocytosis
Explanation: Phagocytosis is the process by which certain white blood cells, such as macrophages and neutrophils, engulf and destroy foreign particles, microorganisms, and cell debris in the bloodstream. This process is crucial for the body’s immune response against infections.
Q10. Which of the following is NOT a component of the human circulatory system?
a) Heart
b) Lungs
c) Liver
d) Kidneys
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Correct Answer: d) Kidneys
Explanation: While the kidneys play a crucial role in filtering blood and regulating blood pressure and electrolyte balance, they are not considered a part of the circulatory system. The circulatory system consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood, which together transport nutrients, gases, and wastes throughout the body.
Q11. What is the term for the process by which blood vessels constrict to reduce blood flow and prevent bleeding?
a) Phagocytosis
b) Hemostasis
c) Coagulation
d) Vasodilation
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Correct Answer: b) Hemostasis
Explanation: Hemostasis is the process by which blood vessels constrict to reduce blood flow and prevent bleeding. It involves several mechanisms, including vascular spasm, platelet aggregation, and blood clot formation, to maintain vascular integrity and prevent excessive blood loss.
Q12. Which of the following chambers of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
a) Right atrium
b) Right ventricle
c) Left atrium
d) Left ventricle
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Correct Answer: c) Left atrium
Explanation: The left atrium of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins, which carry blood from the lungs. Oxygenated blood flows from the left atrium to the left ventricle before being pumped out to the rest of the body.
Q13. What is the name of the valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart?
a) Tricuspid valve
b) Bicuspid valve
c) Pulmonary valve
d) Aortic valve
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Correct Answer: a) Tricuspid valve
Explanation: The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart. It prevents the backflow of blood from the right ventricle into the right atrium during ventricular contraction.
Q14. Which of the following statements about blood pressure is true?
a) Blood pressure is highest in veins
b) Blood pressure is lowest in arteries
c) Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
d) Blood pressure is constant throughout the body
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Correct Answer: c) Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
Explanation: Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels. It is typically measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) using a sphygmomanometer. Blood pressure varies throughout the body and is highest in arteries, lowest in veins.
Q15. Which of the following components of blood is primarily responsible for clotting to prevent excessive bleeding?
a) Red blood cells
b) White blood cells
c) Platelets
d) Plasma
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Correct Answer: c) Platelets
Explanation: Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are cell fragments in the blood that play a crucial role in blood clotting (coagulation). When a blood vessel is damaged, platelets adhere to the site, become activated, and release substances that initiate clot formation to prevent excessive bleeding.
Q16. What is the term for the network of blood vessels that supplies oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and organs of the body?
a) Cardiovascular system
b) Lymphatic system
c) Endocrine system
d) Nervous system
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Correct Answer: a) Cardiovascular system
Explanation: The cardiovascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is a network of blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries) and the heart that transports blood, oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body to maintain homeostasis and support cellular function.
Q17. Which of the following statements about arteries is true?
a) Arteries carry deoxygenated blood away from the heart
b) Arteries have thick, muscular walls that withstand high blood pressure
c) Arteries contain valves to prevent backflow of blood
d) Arteries carry blood from the body back to the heart
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Correct Answer: b) Arteries have thick, muscular walls that withstand high blood pressure
Explanation: Arteries have thick, muscular walls that can withstand the high pressure exerted by the pumping action of the heart as it pushes blood away from the heart to various parts of the body. This muscular layer allows arteries to regulate blood flow and maintain adequate perfusion to tissues.
Q18. Which of the following blood vessels carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?
a) Pulmonary artery
b) Pulmonary vein
c) Aorta
d) Inferior vena cava
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Correct Answer: a) Pulmonary artery
Explanation: The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation. It is the only artery in the body that carries deoxygenated blood, whereas most arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
Q19. What is the term for the liquid component of blood that carries various substances, including nutrients, hormones, and waste products?
a) Red blood cells
b) White blood cells
c) Platelets
d) Plasma
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Correct Answer: d) Plasma
Explanation: Plasma is the liquid component of blood, making up about 55% of total blood volume. It is composed primarily of water, along with dissolved proteins, electrolytes, nutrients, hormones, gases, and waste products. Plasma serves as a transport medium for carrying substances throughout the body.
Q20. Which of the following statements about veins is true?
a) Veins have thick, muscular walls that withstand high blood pressure
b) Veins carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
c) Veins contain valves to prevent backflow of blood
d) Veins carry blood from the lungs back to the heart
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Correct Answer: c) Veins contain valves to prevent backflow of blood
Explanation: Veins contain one-way valves that prevent the backward flow of blood and facilitate the return of blood to the heart against gravity. These valves ensure efficient circulation by directing blood flow toward the heart and preventing pooling or stagnation in the veins.
Q21. What is the term for the process by which red blood cells are produced?
a) Hemostasis
b) Coagulation
c) Erythropoiesis
d) Phagocytosis
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Correct Answer: c) Erythropoiesis
Explanation: Erythropoiesis is the process of red blood cell production, which occurs primarily in the bone marrow. It involves the differentiation and maturation of hematopoietic stem cells into erythrocytes (red blood cells) under the influence of the hormone erythropoietin.
Q22. Which of the following chambers of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body?
a) Right atrium
b) Right ventricle
c) Left atrium
d) Left ventricle
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Correct Answer: d) Left ventricle
Explanation: The left ventricle of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps it out to the rest of the body through the aorta. It has a thick muscular wall to generate sufficient force to propel blood throughout the systemic circulation.
Q23. What is the term for the process by which blood vessels widen to increase blood flow?
a) Hemostasis
b) Coagulation
c) Vasodilation
d) Vasoconstriction
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Correct Answer: c) Vasodilation
Explanation: Vasodilation is the process by which blood vessels widen or dilate to increase blood flow to specific tissues or organs. It occurs in response to various stimuli, such as relaxation of vascular smooth muscle, release of vasodilator substances, or a decrease in blood pressure.
Q24. Which of the following statements about the lymphatic system is true?
a) The lymphatic system transports oxygen and nutrients to tissues
b) The lymphatic system includes a network of blood vessels and the heart
c) The lymphatic system helps maintain fluid balance and immune function
d) The lymphatic system consists of only lymph nodes
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Correct Answer: c) The lymphatic system helps maintain fluid balance and immune function
Explanation: The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, nodes, and organs that works alongside the circulatory system to maintain fluid balance, absorb dietary fats, and support immune function. Lymphatic vessels transport lymph, a clear fluid containing white blood cells and waste products, throughout the body.
Q25. Which of the following components of blood is primarily responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide?
a) Red blood cells
b) White blood cells
c) Platelets
d) Plasma
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Correct Answer: a) Red blood cells
Explanation: Red blood cells, or erythrocytes, contain hemoglobin, a protein that binds with oxygen in the lungs to form oxyhemoglobin and carries it to tissues throughout the body. Additionally, red blood cells help transport carbon dioxide from tissues back to the lungs for exhalation.
Q26. What is the term for the process by which blood vessels narrow to decrease blood flow?
a) Hemostasis
b) Coagulation
c) Vasodilation
d) Vasoconstriction
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Correct Answer: d) Vasoconstriction
Explanation: Vasoconstriction is the process by which blood vessels narrow or constrict to decrease blood flow to specific tissues or organs. It occurs in response to various stimuli, such as the release of vasoconstrictor substances or an increase in blood pressure.
Q27. Which of the following chambers of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
a) Right atrium
b) Right ventricle
c) Left atrium
d) Left ventricle
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Correct Answer: a) Right atrium
Explanation: The right atrium of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body through the superior and inferior vena cavae. Deoxygenated blood flows from the right atrium to the right ventricle before being pumped to the lungs for oxygenation.
Q28. What is the term for the process by which blood cells and platelets clump together to form a blood clot?
a) Phagocytosis
b) Hemostasis
c) Coagulation
d) Erythropoiesis
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Correct Answer: c) Coagulation
Explanation: Coagulation, or blood clotting, is the process by which blood cells (mainly platelets) and proteins in plasma (coagulation factors) interact to form a blood clot at the site of blood vessel injury. This process helps prevent excessive bleeding and promotes wound healing.
Q29. Which of the following blood vessels carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?
a) Pulmonary artery
b) Pulmonary vein
c) Aorta
d) Inferior vena cava
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Correct Answer: b) Pulmonary vein
Explanation: Pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart. Unlike most veins, pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood because they transport blood from the lungs, where oxygenation occurs, back to the heart.
Q30. What is the term for the pressure exerted by circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels?
a) Blood sugar
b) Blood viscosity
c) Blood pressure
d) Blood volume
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Correct Answer: c) Blood pressure
Explanation: Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels, primarily arteries, as it is pumped by the heart. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and is influenced by factors such as cardiac output, blood volume, and vascular resistance.
Q31. Which of the following is NOT a type of blood vessel found in the human circulatory system?
a) Artery
b) Vein
c) Capillary
d) Bronchus
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Correct Answer: d) Bronchus
Explanation: Bronchus is a part of the respiratory system, not the circulatory system. Arteries, veins, and capillaries are the three main types of blood vessels responsible for transporting blood throughout the body.
Q32. Which of the following chambers of the heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs?
a) Right atrium
b) Right ventricle
c) Left atrium
d) Left ventricle
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Correct Answer: b) Right ventricle
Explanation: The right ventricle of the heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation. After receiving deoxygenated blood from the right atrium, the right ventricle contracts to pump blood through the pulmonary artery to the lungs.
Q33. What is the term for the process by which blood vessels widen to increase blood flow?
a) Hemostasis
b) Coagulation
c) Vasodilation
d) Vasoconstriction
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Correct Answer: c) Vasodilation
Explanation: Vasodilation is the process by which blood vessels widen or dilate to increase blood flow to specific tissues or organs. It occurs in response to various stimuli, such as relaxation of vascular smooth muscle, release of vasodilator substances, or a decrease in blood pressure.
Q34. Which of the following chambers of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
a) Right atrium
b) Right ventricle
c) Left atrium
d) Left ventricle
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Correct Answer: c) Left atrium
Explanation: The left atrium of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins, which carry blood from the lungs. Oxygenated blood flows from the left atrium to the left ventricle before being pumped out to the rest of the body.
Q35. What is the term for the process by which red blood cells are produced?
a) Hemostasis
b) Coagulation
c) Erythropoiesis
d) Phagocytosis
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Correct Answer: c) Erythropoiesis
Explanation: Erythropoiesis is the process of red blood cell production, which occurs primarily in the bone marrow. It involves the differentiation and maturation of hematopoietic stem cells into erythrocytes (red blood cells) under the influence of the hormone erythropoietin.
Q36. Which of the following blood vessels carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?
a) Pulmonary artery
b) Pulmonary vein
c) Aorta
d) Inferior vena cava
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Correct Answer: a) Pulmonary artery
Explanation: The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation. It is the only artery in the body that carries deoxygenated blood, whereas most arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
Q37. What is the term for the process by which blood vessels narrow to decrease blood flow?
a) Hemostasis
b) Coagulation
c) Vasodilation
d) Vasoconstriction
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Correct Answer: d) Vasoconstriction
Explanation: Vasoconstriction is the process by which blood vessels narrow or constrict to decrease blood flow to specific tissues or organs. It occurs in response to various stimuli, such as the release of vasoconstrictor substances or an increase in blood pressure.
Q38. Which of the following components of blood is primarily responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide?
a) Red blood cells
b) White blood cells
c) Platelets
d) Plasma
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Correct Answer: a) Red blood cells
Explanation: Red blood cells, or erythrocytes, contain hemoglobin, a protein that binds with oxygen in the lungs to form oxyhemoglobin and carries it to tissues throughout the body. Additionally, red blood cells help transport carbon dioxide from tissues back to the lungs for exhalation.
Q39. What is the term for the process by which blood cells and platelets clump together to form a blood clot?
a) Phagocytosis
b) Hemostasis
c) Coagulation
d) Erythropoiesis
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Correct Answer: c) Coagulation
Explanation: Coagulation, or blood clotting, is the process by which blood cells (mainly platelets) and proteins in plasma (coagulation factors) interact to form a blood clot at the site of blood vessel injury. This process helps prevent excessive bleeding and promotes wound healing.
Q40. Which of the following statements about veins is true?
a) Veins have thick, muscular walls that withstand high blood pressure
b) Veins carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
c) Veins contain valves to prevent backflow of blood
d) Veins carry blood from the lungs back to the heart
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Correct Answer: c) Veins contain valves to prevent backflow of blood
Explanation: Veins contain one-way valves that prevent the backward flow of blood and facilitate the return of blood to the heart against gravity. These valves ensure efficient circulation by directing blood flow toward the heart and preventing pooling or stagnation in the veins.
Q41. What is the term for the pressure exerted by circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels?
a) Blood sugar
b) Blood viscosity
c) Blood pressure
d) Blood volume
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Correct Answer: c) Blood pressure
Explanation: Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels, primarily arteries, as it is pumped by the heart. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and is influenced by factors such as cardiac output, blood volume, and vascular resistance.
Q42. Which of the following statements about arteries is true?
a) Arteries carry deoxygenated blood away from the heart
b) Arteries have thick, muscular walls that withstand high blood pressure
c) Arteries contain valves to prevent backflow of blood
d) Arteries carry blood from the body back to the heart
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Correct Answer: b) Arteries have thick, muscular walls that withstand high blood pressure
Explanation: Arteries have thick, muscular walls that can withstand the high pressure exerted by the pumping action of the heart as it pushes blood away from the heart to various parts of the body. This muscular layer allows arteries to regulate blood flow and maintain adequate perfusion to tissues.
Q43. What is the term for the liquid component of blood that carries various substances, including nutrients, hormones, and waste products?
a) Red blood cells
b) White blood cells
c) Platelets
d) Plasma
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Correct Answer: d) Plasma
Explanation: Plasma is the liquid component of blood, making up about 55% of total blood volume. It is composed primarily of water, along with dissolved proteins, electrolytes, nutrients, hormones, gases, and waste products. Plasma serves as a transport medium for carrying substances throughout the body.
Q44. Which of the following blood vessels carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body?
a) Pulmonary artery
b) Pulmonary vein
c) Aorta
d) Inferior vena cava
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Correct Answer: c) Aorta
Explanation: The aorta is the largest artery in the human body and originates from the left ventricle of the heart. It carries oxygenated blood from the heart to various parts of the body, delivering nutrients and oxygen to tissues.
Q45. Which of the following statements about blood circulation in the human body is true?
a) Blood flows from arteries to veins to capillaries
b) Oxygenated blood is carried by veins to the heart
c) Deoxygenated blood is carried by arteries away from the heart
d) Capillaries carry blood from the heart to various organs and tissues
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Correct Answer: a) Blood flows from arteries to veins to capillaries
Explanation: Blood circulation in the human body follows a pattern where blood is pumped from the heart through arteries, then flows through capillaries within tissues where gas exchange and nutrient exchange occur, and finally returns to the heart through veins.
Q46. Which of the following blood vessels carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart?
a) Pulmonary artery
b) Pulmonary vein
c) Aorta
d) Inferior vena cava
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Correct Answer: d) Inferior vena cava
Explanation: The inferior vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body (below the heart) back to the right atrium of the heart. It is one of the two main veins (along with the superior vena cava) that return blood to the heart.
Q47. What is the name of the valve located between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart?
a) Tricuspid valve
b) Bicuspid valve
c) Pulmonary valve
d) Aortic valve
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Correct Answer: b) Bicuspid valve
Explanation: The bicuspid valve, also known as the mitral valve, is located between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart. It prevents the backflow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium during ventricular contraction.
Q48. Which of the following components of blood is primarily responsible for clotting to prevent excessive bleeding?
a) Red blood cells
b) White blood cells
c) Platelets
d) Plasma
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Correct Answer: c) Platelets
Explanation: Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are cell fragments in the blood that play a crucial role in blood clotting (coagulation). When a blood vessel is damaged, platelets adhere to the site, become activated, and release substances that initiate clot formation to prevent excessive bleeding.
Q49. Which of the following blood vessels carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?
a) Pulmonary artery
b) Pulmonary vein
c) Aorta
d) Inferior vena cava
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Correct Answer: b) Pulmonary vein
Explanation: Pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart. Unlike most veins, pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood because they transport blood from the lungs, where oxygenation occurs, back to the heart.
Q50. What is the primary function of the heart in the circulatory system?
a) Filtering blood
b) Producing blood cells
c) Pumping blood
d) Storing blood
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Correct Answer: c) Pumping blood
Explanation: The heart is a muscular organ that acts as a pump in the circulatory system. It receives blood from the body through veins, pumps it to the lungs for oxygenation, then receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs and pumps it back out to the body through arteries.