Circulatory System

Front

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

Back

The main function of the circulatory system is to transport blood, nutrients, and gases throughout the body.

Front

What carries blood away from the heart and is mostly oxygen-rich?

Back

Arteries carry blood away from the heart and are mostly oxygen-rich.

Front

Identify the major artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Back

Aorta.

Front

Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygen-poor blood to the lungs?

Back

Right ventricle.

Front

What does the term 'pulmonary' refer to?

Back

Pulmonary means pertaining to the lungs.

Front

What are veins responsible for in the circulatory system?

Back

Veins are responsible for carrying blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the role of capillaries in the circulatory system?

Back

Capillaries are tiny blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste occurs.

Front

What is the difference between oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood?

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Oxygen-rich blood is bright red and carries oxygen from the lungs to the body, while oxygen-poor blood is darker and carries carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

Front

What is the function of the heart in the circulatory system?

Back

The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients while removing waste.

Front

What are the two main circuits of the circulatory system?

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The two main circuits are the pulmonary circuit (to and from the lungs) and the systemic circuit (to and from the rest of the body).