Circulatory System

Front

What part of the blood carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body?

Back

Red blood cells

Front

What is the function of platelets in the blood?

Back

Clot blood

Front

True or False: Arteries are blood vessels with blood flowing from the heart.

Back

True

Front

What is the primary role of white blood cells?

Back

Fight infections

Front

What does deoxygenated blood mean?

Back

Blood that is low in oxygen.

Front

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

Back

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

Front

What are the two main types of blood circulation?

Back

Systemic circulation and pulmonary circulation.

Front

What is plasma?

Back

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

Front

What do red blood cells contain that helps carry oxygen?

Back

Hemoglobin.

Front

What is the role of arteries in the circulatory system?

Back

To carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.