Circulatory System Review Flashcards

Front

Which of the following is the smallest blood vessel?

Back

Capillaries

Front

These carry blood away from the heart:

Back

arteries

Front

These carry blood to the heart:

Back

veins

Front

These have valves that prevent backflow of blood:

Back

veins

Front

Where does material exchange take place between the cells and blood vessels?

Back

capillaries

Front

Largest artery in the human body:

Back

aorta

Front

Where is pressure the highest?

Back

arteries closest to the heart

Front

Contract and expand with the heart beat:

Back

arteries

Front

Carry oxygenated blood back to the heart, only type of these to do this:

Back

pulmonary veins

Front

Thin-walled vessels that allow for the exchange of O₂, CO₂, nutrients and wastes between blood cells or air sacs in the lungs.

Back

Capillaries