Digestive/ Circulatory System Review

Front

What is the main component of blood that makes up the majority of its volume?

Back

Plasma

Front

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs?

Back

Left Atrium

Front

True or False: Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

Back

True

Front

Identify the chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the body.

Back

Right Atrium

Front

True or False: Veins carry carbon dioxide-rich blood back to the heart.

Back

True

Front

What is the function of red blood cells?

Back

To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.

Front

What is the role of white blood cells in the circulatory system?

Back

To fight infections and protect the body against diseases.

Front

What is the primary function of plasma in the blood?

Back

To transport nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

Front

What type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

Back

Arteries

Front

What type of blood vessel carries blood back to the heart?

Back

Veins