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GNM 1st Year Anatomy and Physiology – Heart, Blood Vessels, Circulation, Blood Pressure & Pulse | MCQs with Answers

By NursingNotesGNM | Updated for GNM Final Exam 2026

Introduction 

The topics Heart (structure, functions, conduction system, cardiac cycle), Blood Vessels, Circulation of Blood, Blood Pressure and Pulse are high‑weightage areas in GNM 1st Year Anatomy and Physiology. MCQs from these units are frequently asked in GNM, ANM, Staff Nurse, NORCET, AIIMS, and State Nursing Exams.

At NursingNotesGNM, these MCQs are prepared strictly as per INC syllabus, written in simple nursing language, and arranged for quick revision and exam success.

MCQs – Heart, Blood Vessels, Circulation, BP & Pulse (GNM)

Heart – Structure, Functions, Conduction System & Cardiac Cycle

  1. The normal adult heart rate is: A. 40–60/min
    B. 60–80/min
    C. 72/min
    D. 100/min
    Answer: C

  1. The pacemaker of the heart is: A. AV node
    B. SA node
    C. Bundle of His
    D. Purkinje fibers
    Answer: B

  1. The heart is located between the lungs in the: A. Pleural cavity
    B. Mediastinum
    C. Pericardial cavity
    D. Abdominal cavity
    Answer: B

  1. Which chamber of heart pumps oxygenated blood to body? A. Right atrium
    B. Right ventricle
    C. Left atrium
    D. Left ventricle
    Answer: D

  1. The valve between left atrium and left ventricle is: A. Tricuspid
    B. Pulmonary
    C. Mitral
    D. Aortic
    Answer: C

  1. Bundle of His conducts impulse from: A. SA node to atria
    B. AV node to ventricles
    C. Ventricles to atria
    D. Purkinje fibers to SA node
    Answer: B

  1. Ventricular contraction is called: A. Diastole
    B. Systole
    C. Pause
    D. Filling
    Answer: B

  1. Duration of one cardiac cycle is approximately: A. 0.4 sec
    B. 0.6 sec
    C. 0.8 sec
    D. 1 sec
    Answer: C

  1. The outer covering of heart is: A. Endocardium
    B. Myocardium
    C. Pericardium
    D. Epicardium
    Answer: C

  1. Which vessel carries blood away from heart? A. Vein
    B. Capillary
    C. Artery
    D. Venule
    Answer: C

Blood Vessels – Types, Structure & Position

  1. Thickest wall is found in: A. Veins
    B. Capillaries
    C. Arteries
    D. Venules
    Answer: C

  1. Exchange of gases occurs in: A. Arteries
    B. Veins
    C. Capillaries
    D. Aorta
    Answer: C

  1. Largest artery of body is: A. Pulmonary artery
    B. Coronary artery
    C. Aorta
    D. Carotid artery
    Answer: C

  1. Valves are present mainly in: A. Arteries
    B. Veins
    C. Capillaries
    D. Aorta
    Answer: B

  1. Pulmonary vein carries: A. Deoxygenated blood
    B. Oxygenated blood
    C. Mixed blood
    D. Lymph
    Answer: B

Circulation of Blood

  1. Blood circulation from heart to lungs and back is called: A. Systemic circulation
    B. Portal circulation
    C. Pulmonary circulation
    D. Coronary circulation
    Answer: C

  1. Coronary circulation supplies blood to: A. Brain
    B. Kidneys
    C. Heart muscle
    D. Lungs
    Answer: C

  1. Systemic circulation starts from: A. Right ventricle
    B. Left ventricle
    C. Right atrium
    D. Left atrium
    Answer: B

  1. Portal circulation is related to: A. Heart
    B. Liver
    C. Lungs
    D. Brain
    Answer: B

Blood Pressure & Pulse

  1. Normal adult blood pressure is: A. 100/60 mmHg
    B. 110/70 mmHg
    C. 120/80 mmHg
    D. 130/90 mmHg
    Answer: C

  1. Instrument used to measure BP: A. Stethoscope
    B. Thermometer
    C. Sphygmomanometer
    D. Spirometer
    Answer: C

  1. The pressure during ventricular contraction is called: A. Diastolic
    B. Mean
    C. Systolic
    D. Pulse pressure
    Answer: C

  1. Normal pulse rate in adult is: A. 40–60/min
    B. 60–80/min
    C. 72/min
    D. 100/min
    Answer: C

  1. Pulse is felt in artery due to: A. Venous flow
    B. Capillary pressure
    C. Heart contraction
    D. Lung expansion
    Answer: C

  1. Common site for checking pulse: A. Femoral artery
    B. Brachial artery
    C. Radial artery
    D. Carotid artery
    Answer: C

Exam Tips – NursingNotesGNM

  • MCQs commonly come from SA node, valves, circulation types, BP values

  • Remember normal ranges

  • Practice along with 2 marks and 5 marks questions


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