Circulatory System Functions and Structures

Circulatory System Functions and Structures

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Biology, Science

6th - 10th Grade

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Liam Anderson

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The video explains the human circulatory system, focusing on blood, heart, and blood vessels. It details the roles of arteries, veins, and capillaries, highlighting their structure and function. Arteries carry blood away from the heart under high pressure, veins return blood to the heart with low pressure, and capillaries facilitate material exchange. The video also covers major blood vessels supplying organs like the lungs, liver, and kidneys.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three main components of the human circulatory system?

Blood, lungs, and arteries

Blood, heart, and blood vessels

Blood, heart, and lungs

Heart, lungs, and blood vessels

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

Lymphatic vessels

Capillaries

Veins

Arteries

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of arterioles?

To connect arteries to veins

To carry blood to the heart

To carry blood into organs from the main arteries

To exchange gases with tissues

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do veins have valves?

To increase blood pressure

To connect to capillaries

To carry oxygenated blood

To prevent blood from flowing backward

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What characteristic of veins allows them to carry blood under low pressure?

Thick walls

Small lumen

High elasticity

Large lumen

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of capillaries in the circulatory system?

To connect arteries to veins

To exchange nutrients and gases with cells

To carry blood away from the heart

To prevent blood backflow

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How thick are the walls of capillaries?

One cell thick

Two cells thick

Three cells thick

Four cells thick

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