Brain & Heart Vocab

Front

Valves in the heart?

Back

4

Front

Circulatory system's closest partner?

Back

Respiratory

Front

Circulatory System components: ____________ and ____________.

Back

Pulmonary and Systemic

Front

Pulmonary system circulates blood:

Back

From heart to lungs and back.

Front

Main artery of the heart carrying oxygenated blood to the body (except lungs):

Back

aorta

Front

The ______________ of the heart control blood flow by opening and closing during contractions.

Back

valves

Front

________________ carry oxygen and nutrients from the heart to the body.

Back

arteries

Front

_________________ carry carbon dioxide and waste towards the heart.

Back

Veins

Front

Tiny blood vessels connecting arteries and veins.

Back

Capillaries

Front

Structure in green:

Back

frontal lobe