Circulatory system

What is another name for the Circulatory System?

What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

• To digest food and absorb nutrients

• To filter waste products from the blood

• To pump blood throughout the body to maintain circulation

• To regulate body temperature

According to the text, what does the circulatory system deliver to cells?

• Carbon dioxide and waste products

• Oxygen from the lungs and nutrients like glucose

• Hormones and digestive enzymes

• Water and minerals

What does the circulatory system remove from cells?

• Oxygen and nutrients

• Carbon dioxide and other waste products

• Hormones and antibodies

• Water and glucose

Which component of the blood helps protect the body against disease and infection?

• White blood cells

• Red blood cells

• Platelets

• Plasma

What type of organ is the heart?

• A digestive organ

• A respiratory organ

• • A filtering organ

• A strong, muscular organ that acts as a pump

Where is the heart located in the body?

• In the abdomen

• In the chest between the lungs

• In the head

• In the neck

How many chambers does the heart have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

• Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?