The Cardiovascular System

Front

The word cardio means . . .

Back

heart

Front

What structures make up the cardiovascular system?

Back

Heart, veins, arteries, & capillaries

Front

The aorta takes oxygenated blood away from the . . .

Back

Left ventricle

Front

Arteries typically carry oxygenated blood and veins typically carry deoxygenated blood, the exception to this rule is the . . .

Back

pulmonary veins and arteries

Front

Arteries . . .

Back

lead away from the heart

Front

What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of veins in the cardiovascular system?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the function of capillaries?

Back

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

Front

What is the largest artery in the body?

Back

The aorta.

Front

What type of blood do pulmonary arteries carry?

Back

Deoxygenated blood.