Parts of the Circulatory System: Have a Heart

Front

The circulatory system works with the ___________ system to provide our body with oxygen.

Back

respiratory

Front

Arteries, veins, and capillaries are three types of __________.

Back

blood vessels

Front

The heart has ___ chambers.

Back

4

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

Veins have special ________________ to stop blood from flowing backward.

Back

valves

Front

What is the main function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What are the two main types of blood vessels?

Back

Arteries and veins.

Front

What is the role of arteries in the circulatory system?

Back

To carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body.

Front

What is the role of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

To carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.

Front

What are capillaries?

Back

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