Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Contraction phase of the heartbeat
A)aorta
B)arteriole
C)atrioventricular bundle
D)atrium
E)capillary
F)carbon dioxide
G)oxygen
H)diastole
I)systole
J)endocardium

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Contraction phase of the heartbeat
A)aorta
B)arteriole
C)atrioventricular bundle
D)atrium
E)capillary
F)carbon dioxide
G)oxygen
H)diastole
I)systole
J)endocardium

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The systole refers to the contraction phase of the heartbeat.

Answer: A 
 The aorta is the largest artery in the body, carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Answer: C 
 The atrioventricular bundle, also known as the bundle of His, is an electrical connection between the atria and ventricles of the heart.

Answer: D 
 The atrium is one of the four chambers of the heart, specifically the upper two chambers that receive blood from the veins.

Answer: E 
 Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body, connecting the smallest arteries (arterioles) to the smallest veins (venules) and allowing for the exchange of nutrients and waste products between the blood and tissues.

Answer: F 
 Carbon dioxide is a waste product of cellular respiration that is carried by the blood back to the lungs to be exhaled.

Answer: G 
 Oxygen is a gas that is breathed in and carried by the blood to the body's tissues for use in cellular respiration.

Answer: H 
 Diastole refers to the relaxation phase of the heartbeat, when the heart is filling with blood.

Answer: J 
 The endocardium is the inner layer of tissue that lines the chambers of the heart and covers the heart valves.

Answer: B 
 Arterioles are small arteries that regulate blood flow and blood pressure by changing their diameter.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings