Circulatory and Blood

Front

True or false: Arteries always carry blood away from the heart.

Back

True

Front

Oxygenated blood flows from the heart to the body cells via __________.

Back

Aorta

Front

A general term that describes the force blood exerts against the walls of vessels is called _____________.

Back

Blood pressure

Front

Which artery takes blood from the heart to the lungs?

Back

Pulmonary Artery

Front

Deoxygenated blood flows from the heart to the lungs via __________.

Back

Pulmonary artery

Front

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

Back

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

Front

What are the two main types of blood circulation?

Back

Systemic circulation and pulmonary circulation.

Front

What is the role of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the difference between oxygenated and deoxygenated blood?

Back

Oxygenated blood contains high levels of oxygen, while deoxygenated blood contains high levels of carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the largest artery in the body?

Back

Aorta