Cardiovascular System

What is the main function of the heart?

• To prevent blood from moving in the wrong direction

• To regulate body temperature

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To replace oxygen with carbon dioxide

How many chambers does the heart have?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What is the upper chamber of the heart that receives blood from the body?

• Aorta

• Right atrium

• Right ventricle

• Left atrium

Which is NOT a part of the cardiovascular system?

• Capillaries

• Heart

• Arteries

• Ligaments

#2

• Septum

• Right ventricle

• Left ventricle

• Right Atrium

#9

• Right Atrium

• Right ventricle

• Left atrium

• Left ventricle

A blood vessel that carries blood AWAY from the heart

• vein

• artery

• platelets

Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart?

• vein

• artery

• platelets

Another name for the circulatory system is __________________________________________ because they describe the system that consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.

• Cardiovascular System
• Heart
• Vein
• Artery

What are some ways you can keep your heart strong and healthy?

• Do activities like swimming and riding bikes 
• eat lots of candy
• sleep all day
• eating cakes