Cardiovascular System

Front

What is the function of a valve in the cardiovascular system?

Back

Keeps blood flowing in one direction.

Front

Which blood vessel is associated with oxygenated blood?

Back

Aorta.

Front

What does the right ventricle do?

Back

Pumps blood to the right and left lungs.

Front

What characteristic describes veins?

Back

Have low blood pressure.

Front

What is another name for high blood pressure?

Back

Hypertension.

Front

What is the primary function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What are the two main circuits of the cardiovascular system?

Back

Pulmonary circuit and systemic circuit.

Front

What is the role of red blood cells?

Back

To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs.

Front

What is the significance of the aorta?

Back

It is the largest artery in the body, carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the difference between arteries and veins?

Back

Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood toward the heart.