Circulatory and Digestive System Concepts

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

• To send messages throughout the body

• To move blood, oxygen, and nutrients to all cells

• To digest food and absorb nutrients

• To support and protect the body

Which organ system is responsible for moving blood around the body?

• Nervous system

• Digestive system

• Circulatory system

• Endocrine system

What are the three main types of blood vessels?

• Arteries, veins, capillaries

• Nerves, muscles, tendons

• Bronchi, alveoli, trachea

• Ligaments, cartilage, joints

What is the role of the heart in the circulatory system?

• To digest food

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To send electrical signals

• To filter waste from the blood

Which part of the circulatory system carries blood away from the heart?

• Veins

• Capillaries

• Arteries

• Nerves

What is the main function of the nervous system?

• To digest food

• To circulate blood

• To control body functions and reactions

• To filter waste from the blood

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for carrying messages between the brain and the rest of the body?

• The brain

• The spinal cord

• The diaphragm

• The trachea

What is the main job of the respiratory system?

• To break down food

• To bring oxygen into the body and remove carbon dioxide

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To send signals to the brain

Which part of the respiratory system is also known as the windpipe?

• The nose

• The trachea

• The lungs

• The diaphragm

Where does digestion begin in the digestive system?

• The stomach

• The esophagus

• The mouth

• The intestines