CHAPTER RECAP_Circulatory and Respiratory System

Front

Main organ of the circulatory system?

Back

Heart

Front

Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.

Back

True

Front

Function of the heart?

Back

Pumps blood around the body.

Front

Circulatory system's partner for oxygen supply?

Back

Respiratory system.

Front

Main function of the circulatory system?

Back

Transport blood, nutrients, and gases throughout the body.

Front

A blood vessel that carries blood to the heart.

Back

Vein

Front

Not part of the circulatory system:

Back

stomach

Front

Deoxygenated means?

Back

Oxygen-poor

Front

Narrow blood vessels connecting arteries and veins?

Back

Capillaries

Front

Air sacs covered with capillaries for gas exchange

Back

Alveoli