Circulatory System

Front

Veins carry blood _________ the heart.

Back

back to

Front

Which best describes the purpose of the cardiovascular system?

Back

It delivers blood to the body's tissues.

Front

The human heart is an organ that pumps blood throughout the body supplying oxygen, nutrients, blood, and hormones to and from the tissues removing _________ ___________ and other wastes.

Back

carbon dioxide

Front

Which system permits blood to circulate and transports nutrients around the body?

Back

Circulatory

Front

The job of the heart is to . . .

Back

pump blood around the body.

Front

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

Back

To transport blood, nutrients, gases, and wastes throughout the body.

Front

What are the two main types of blood vessels?

Back

Arteries and veins.

Front

What do arteries do?

Back

Carry blood away from the heart.

Front

What is the role of capillaries in the circulatory system?

Back

To facilitate the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and wastes between blood and tissues.

Front

What is the largest artery in the body?

Back

The aorta.