Circulatory System

Front

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

Back

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

Front

True or False: The circulatory system helps the body regulate temperature.

Back

False

Front

What do capillaries join together?

Back

Veins and arteries.

Front

Arteries carry nutrient and oxygen-rich blood _____________ from the heart.

Back

Away.

Front

How many chambers does the heart have?

Back

Four.

Front

What is the role of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the largest artery in the body?

Back

The aorta.

Front

What type of blood do arteries carry?

Back

Oxygen-rich blood (except for the pulmonary artery).

Front

What is the function of capillaries?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the heart in the circulatory system?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.