Circulatory System

Front

What do Red-Blood cells do?

Back

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

Front

What is the Circulatory System also known as?

Back

Cardiovascular System.

Front

What does Deoxygenated mean?

Back

Oxygen-poor.

Front

______________ are the second largest blood vessel.

Back

Veins.

Front

Carbon dioxide is considered a _________________

Back

waste.

Front

What is the main function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What are arteries?

Back

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.

Front

What are capillaries?

Back

Tiny blood vessels where oxygen and nutrients are exchanged with cells.

Front

What is oxygenated blood?

Back

Blood that is rich in oxygen.

Front

What is the role of the veins?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.