Circulatory System Check In

Which of the following is NOT a major organ of the circulatory system?

• Lungs

• Heart

• Arteries

• Veins

What is the function of arteries in the circulatory system?

• Carry blood to the heart

• Pump blood through the body

• Carry deoxygenated blood

• Carry blood away from the heart

How does the heart deliver oxygen to all parts of the body?

• Through pumping blood and relaxation

• Via the nervous system

• By filtering blood in the lungs

• With each breath and pump through arteries

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What do capillaries do in the circulatory system?

• Carry blood to and from the heart

• Pump blood under high pressure

• Connect arteries and veins

• Carry blood to the lungs

What happens to deoxygenated blood in the circulatory system?

• It is pumped to the body

• It returns to the heart through veins

• It is carried by capillaries

• It mixes with oxygen in the lungs

Which of the following is the primary function of the circulatory system?

• Transport oxygen and nutrients to cells

• Filter waste products from the blood

• Produce insulin for glucose regulation

• Help with breathing

Which statement best describes the function of red blood cells?

• Carry oxygen to body cells

• Fight off infections

• Produce bile for digestion

• Break down toxins in the body

How does the circulatory system (and plasma) contribute to maintaining homeostasis in the body?

• By regulating body temperature

• By controlling muscle movement

• By filtering waste from the blood

• By producing enzymes for digestion

What is the role of white blood cells in your blood?

• Carry oxygen

• Fight off germs

• Transport waste products

• Carry oxygen

What is the role of platelets in the circulatory system?

• Carry oxygen

• Fight infections

• Form blood clots

• Transport waste products