Circulatory System

Front

What fills with blood and then dumps into the ventricle?

Back

Atria

Front

Which valves control the flow of blood as it leaves the heart?

Back

Aortic and Pulmonary valves

Front

What carries blood AWAY from the heart?

Back

Arteries

Front

What does the right side of the heart do?

Back

Receives blood from the body and pumps it into the lungs.

Front

What is a function of the circulatory system?

Back

Moves blood throughout the body.

Front

What is the main organ of the circulatory system?

Back

Heart

Front

What are the two main types of blood vessels?

Back

Arteries and Veins.

Front

What is the role of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

Carry blood back to the heart.

Front

What is oxygenated blood?

Back

Blood that has picked up oxygen in the lungs.

Front

What is deoxygenated blood?

Back

Blood that has delivered oxygen to the body and is returning to the heart.