Cardiovascular System Review

Front

Universal blood recipients have type ______ blood.

Back

AB

Front

Who can donate blood to blood type O?

Back

O

Front

While there are many arteries in the body, the ________ is the largest.

Back

aorta

Front

Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the capillaries, providing oxygen and nutrients to body tissues.

Back

arteries

Front

Which is a possible genotype for an individual with B blood?

Back

IBIB

Front

What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

Back

To transport blood, nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hormones throughout the body.

Front

What are the two main types of blood circulation in the body?

Back

Systemic circulation and pulmonary circulation.

Front

What is the role of veins in the cardiovascular system?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the function of capillaries?

Back

To facilitate the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues.

Front

What is the significance of the aorta in the cardiovascular system?

Back

It is the largest artery in the body and carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.