The Circulatory System

Front

What are the thinnest blood vessels called?

Back

Capillaries

Front

Which type of blood vessel returns blood TO the heart?

Back

Vein

Front

Name this part of the heart: Right ventricle, Pulmonary artery, Left ventricle, Right atrium.

Back

Right ventricle

Front

What is the function of your heart?

Back

Moves the blood

Front

What substance does the heart pump throughout the body?

Back

Blood

Front

What is the main function of arteries?

Back

To carry blood away from the heart.

Front

What is the role of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

To return blood to the heart.

Front

What is the largest artery in the body?

Back

Aorta

Front

What is the function of capillaries?

Back

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

Front

What is the heart made of?

Back

Muscle tissue.