Cardiovascular System

Front

What does the word 'Cardio' refer to?

Back

Heart

Front

Cardiovascular system is also known as the __________________

Back

Circulatory System

Front

What makes our blood the color red?

Back

Hemoglobin

Front

How many chambers does the heart have?

Back

4

Front

These are the smallest blood vessels with the thinnest walls in order to maximize diffusion of nutrients in and out of the interstitial fluid.

Back

Capillaries

Front

What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?

Back

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

Front

What are the two main components of the cardiovascular system?

Back

The heart and blood vessels.

Front

What type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

Back

Arteries.

Front

What type of blood vessel carries blood back to the heart?

Back

Veins.

Front

What is the largest artery in the body?

Back

Aorta.