Blood and The Heart

Front

What carries oxygen around the body?

Back

Red Blood Cells

Front

Which blood vessels take blood AWAY from the heart?

Back

Arteries

Front

What occurs when the ventricles contract?

Back

The AV valves close, blood is ejected into the aorta, and the semilunar valves open.

Front

What is the movement of blood through the body called?

Back

Circulation

Front

What is the function of platelets?

Back

To form clots (i.e. scabs) when you have cuts and grazes.

Front

What is the main function of red blood cells?

Back

To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

Front

What are the two main types of blood vessels?

Back

Arteries and veins.

Front

What is the role of the heart in the circulatory system?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What is plasma?

Back

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

Front

What are capillaries?

Back

Small blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste occurs.