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Chapter 15: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Digestive Systems

Online Quizzes

1

What is the main goal of white blood cells?

A)To transport oxygen in the blood
B)To protect the body against infection
C)To carry blood away from the heart
D)To deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells
2

Which statement about capillaries is true?

A)Capillaries carry blood away from the heart.
B)Capillaries are small vessels that reach almost every cell.
C)Capillaries are strong enough to withstand the blood's pressure.
D)Capillaries carry blood to the heart.
3

Which cardiovascular disease is a form of cancer?

A)Hemophilia
B)Anemia
C)Leukemia
D)Septal defect
4

Which organ is the principal organ in the respiratory system?

A)The diaphragm
B)The lungs
C)The trachea
D)The larynx
5

For what action do you need your larynx?

A)To breathe
B)To cool your body temperature
C)To eat
D)To talk
6

Which respiratory system problem is caused by a bacterial or viral infection?

A)Pneumonia
B)Asthma
C)Tuberculosis
D)Sinusitis
7

Where are the undigested parts of food sent in the body?

A)To the stomach
B)To the gallbladder
C)To the small intestine
D)To the large intestine
8

Which digestive problem is caused by a lack of fluid in the body?

A)Indigestion
B)Constipation
C)Heartburn
D)Gas
9

Which structural problem of the digestive system is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States?

A)Gallstones
B)Appendicitis
C)Colitis
D)Colon cancer
10

Which is NOT a treatment for kidney failure?

A)Hemodialysis
B)Peritoneal dialysis
C)Nephritis
D)Kidney transplant
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