Circulatory Systems Assessment

Front

What is the main function of the heart?

Back

The heart is a pump that moves blood throughout the body.

Front

How many chambers does the heart have?

Back

The heart has 4 chambers.

Front

What are the three types of blood vessels?

Back

Arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Front

What is the largest artery in the body?

Back

The aorta.

Front

What is blood made up of?

Back

Blood is made up of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Front

What is the role of arteries?

Back

Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body.

Front

What is the role of veins?

Back

Veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.

Front

What are capillaries?

Back

Capillaries are tiny blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste occurs.

Front

What is plasma?

Back

Plasma is the liquid component of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

Front

What do red blood cells do?

Back

Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.