Circulatory System Flashcard

Front

What blood vessel carries oxygenated blood to the heart from the lungs?

Back

Pulmonary vein

Front

What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

Back

Transports oxygen and nutrients from the respiratory and digestive systems.

Front

Which chamber of the heart do the superior and inferior vena cava carry blood into?

Back

Right atrium

Front

What is the main function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the entire body.

Front

How is the circulatory system in humans similar to that of frogs and earthworms?

Back

It is a closed system.

Front

What type of blood does the pulmonary artery carry?

Back

Deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the aorta?

Back

To carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the difference between arteries and veins?

Back

Arteries carry blood away from the heart; veins carry blood to the heart.

Front

What is the significance of capillaries in the circulatory system?

Back

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