Circulatory System

Front

What are blood vessels that connect arteries and veins?

Back

Capillaries

Front

What are the blood vessels that carry blood to the heart?

Back

Veins

Front

What are the lower chambers of the heart called?

Back

Ventricles

Front

Where does the right atrium take in blood from?

Back

All parts of the body

Front

What cells in the blood carry oxygen and give the blood its color?

Back

Red blood cells

Front

What is the main function of arteries?

Back

To carry blood away from the heart.

Front

What is the main function of veins?

Back

To carry blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the role of capillaries in the circulatory system?

Back

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

Front

What is plasma?

Back

The liquid component of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste.

Front

What are white blood cells responsible for?

Back

Fighting infections and protecting the body against diseases.