Circulatory System

Front

How many chambers does the heart have?

Back

4

Front

What do valves in each chamber prevent?

Back

Backflow of blood

Front

Which organ does the right ventricle pump blood to?

Back

Lungs

Front

What is the function of capillaries?

Back

Hand off oxygenated blood in favor of deoxygenated blood. (Body cells receive O2).

Front

How many main pathways does the heart pump blood through?

Back

Two (2)

Front

What are the two main types of circulation in the circulatory system?

Back

Systemic circulation and pulmonary circulation.

Front

What is the role of the aorta in the circulatory system?

Back

The aorta carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.

Front

What is the function of red blood cells?

Back

To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

Front

What is the role of the heart valves?

Back

To ensure one-way flow of blood through the heart chambers.

Front

What is the difference between arteries and veins?

Back

Arteries carry blood away from the heart; veins carry blood to the heart.