Circulatory System

Front

What do arteries do?

Back

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

Front

Identify the structure that pumps blood to the body.

Back

Left ventricle.

Front

What is blood made up of?

Back

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

Front

What does deoxygenated blood mean?

Back

Deoxygenated blood is low in oxygen.

Front

What fights disease and infection in the body?

Back

White blood cells.

Front

What is the main function of red blood cells?

Back

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

Front

What is plasma?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of platelets in the blood?

Back

Platelets help in blood clotting to prevent bleeding.

Front

What is the heart's function in the circulatory system?

Back

The heart pumps blood throughout the body.

Front

What are veins?

Back

Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.