Cardiovascular System Flashcard

Front

What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

Back

Transports nutrients, gases, and wastes around the body.

Front

Which of the following is a major organ of the cardiovascular system? Heart, Lungs, Stomach, Kidneys

Back

Heart

Front

What is one of the functions of blood?

Back

Transports oxygen, waste, and hormones

Front

How does blood help in maintaining homeostasis?

Back

By regulating body temperature, pH, and fluid volume

Front

What is a protective function of blood?

Back

Prevents infection and blood loss

Front

What type of tissue is blood classified as?

Back

Connective tissue

Front

What are the suspended cells in blood known as?

Back

Formed elements

Front

What is the fluid matrix of blood called?

Back

Plasma

Front

What happens to plasma when a sample of whole blood is separated in a centrifuge?

Back

It rises to the top.

Front

Which component of blood falls to the bottom when separated in a centrifuge?

Back

Red Blood Cells