Circulatory System

Front

What is the main organ of the circulatory system?

Back

Heart

Front

What is the Circulatory System also known as?

Back

Cardiovascular System

Front

Carbon dioxide is considered a _____________.

Back

Waste

Front

What does Deoxygenated mean?

Back

Oxygen-poor

Front

How many types of blood vessels are in our body?

Back

3

Front

What are the three types of blood vessels?

Back

Arteries, Veins, Capillaries

Front

What is the function of arteries?

Back

To carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.

Front

What is the function of veins?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the function of capillaries?

Back

To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with tissues.

Front

What is blood made of?

Back

Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.