Anatomy (some physiology) of the circulatory system

Front

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

Back

To transport oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

Front

What are the three main components of the circulatory system?

Back

Heart, blood, 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 role of capillaries in the circulatory system?

Back

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

Front

What is the largest artery in the body?

Back

Aorta.

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary artery?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary vein?

Back

To carry oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the heart.

Front

What is the role of the superior vena cava?

Back

To return deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart.

Front

What is the role of the inferior vena cava?

Back

To return deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart.