Circulatory System

Front

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

Back

To transport blood, nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hormones throughout the body.

Front

What are the two main types of blood vessels in the circulatory system?

Back

Arteries and veins.

Front

What color is deoxygenated blood?

Back

Blue.

Front

What do arteries do?

Back

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.

Front

What do veins do?

Back

Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the heart?

Back

The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

Front

What is the role of the aorta?

Back

The aorta is the largest artery in the body, carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the function of the inferior vena cava?

Back

The inferior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart.

Front

What is the role of the mitral valve?

Back

The mitral valve controls blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle.

Front

What is the right ventricle's function?

Back

The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.