Cardiovascular System

Front

How many chambers does the human heart have?

Back

4

Front

What are the two main circulatory routes in your body?

Back

Systemic (your body) and Pulmonary (your lungs)

Front

Blood flows from areas of _______ pressure to areas of _______ pressure.

Back

high, low

Front

The right side of the heart ________________.

Back

receives blood from the body and pumps it to the lungs

Front

The heart is the size of

Back

your fist

Front

What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of arteries in the cardiovascular system?

Back

To carry blood away from the heart.

Front

What is the role of veins in the cardiovascular system?

Back

To carry blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the function of capillaries?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between oxygenated and deoxygenated blood?

Back

Oxygenated blood is rich in oxygen and is carried from the lungs to the body; deoxygenated blood is low in oxygen and is carried from the body to the lungs.