The circulatory system-8th

What is the Circulatory System?

• The system that fights disease so the body stays healthy.

• The system that moves oxygen through out the body, consisting of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.

• The system that breaks down food into smaller pieces and absorbs those nutrients into the body.

• The system that provides shape and structure for the body.

Which is NOT a function (job) of the circulatory system?

• deliver O₂ and nutrients to cells

• remove CO₂ wastes from cells

• break down food into glucose

• move blood through body

What is the job of the heart?

• Protects organs and produces red blood cells.

• Generates heat.

• The heart is a pump, which moves the blood.

• Breaks down food into nutrients.

What is the name of the blood vessels that allow oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) to be exchanged between the blood cells and alveoli?

• Arteries

• Veins

• Capillaries

Which carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart?

• Arteries

• Veins

• Capillaries

Which carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart?

• Arteries

• Veins

• Capillaries

Identify

• Pulmonary veins
• Pulmonary artery
• Aorta
• Vena cava

Identify

• Left atrium
• Right atrium
• Left ventricle
• Right ventricle

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Identify

• Left atrium
• Right atrium
• Left ventricle
• Right ventricle

Identify

• Left atrium
• Right atrium
• Left ventricle
• Right ventricle