Circulatory System

Front

The circulatory system is responsible for

Back

delivering nutrients to, and removing wastes from, the cells of the body

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Front

Which is NOT a component of blood? Options: plasma, white blood cells, red blood cells, villi, platelets

Back

villi

Front

Where does deoxygenated blood from the body enter the heart?

Back

The right atrium (structure 2)

Front

Structure responsible for delivering blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

Back

Pulmonary artery

Front

Oxygenated blood would be found in which chambers of the heart?

Back

8 and 9

Front

Which body structures have walls one cell thick to facilitate the exchange of materials?

Back

capillaries and alveoli

Front

Veins carry blood ______ to heart while arteries carry blood ______ the heart.

Back

toward, away from

Front

A blockage in vessel no. 1 might affect blood flow to the: brain, lungs, heart, none of the above

Back

brain

Front

True or False: There are six valves in the heart.

Back

False

Front

_________________ are thinner-walled vessels containing valves, while ______________________ are thicker-walled vessels.

Back

Veins, arteries