Circulatory System

Front

What is the main function of the Aorta?

Back

The Aorta is the largest artery in the body, responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Front

Which chamber of the heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs?

Back

The Right Ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

True or False: Arteries always carry oxygenated blood.

Back

False. While most arteries carry oxygenated blood, the pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

Front

What is NOT a function of the circulatory system?

Back

Breaking down carbohydrates into glucose is NOT a function of the circulatory system.

Front

How many chambers does the mammalian heart have?

Back

The mammalian heart has 4 chambers.

Front

What are the two main types of blood vessels in the circulatory system?

Back

Arteries and veins.

Front

What is the role of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the function of capillaries?

Back

Capillaries are small blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste occurs between blood and tissues.

Front

What is the significance of the pulmonary circulation?

Back

Pulmonary circulation is the part of the circulatory system that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs and returns oxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the role of the left atrium?

Back

The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it into the left ventricle.