Circulatory System Flashcard

Front

What is the main organ of the circulatory system?

Back

Heart

Front

Which type of circulation sends blood from the lungs and back?

Back

Pulmonary circulation

Front

Where are oxygen and nutrients picked up by the blood? Options: Arteries, Veins, Capillaries, Alveoli

Back

Capillaries

Front

Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood to all parts of the body except the lungs?

Back

Aorta

Front

What is the main function of capillaries?

Back

Deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells

Front

Which valves control blood flow from the atria to the ventricles?

Back

Mitral and tricuspid valve

Front

What is the role of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

Carry carbon dioxide and waste towards the heart.

Front

What type of circulation sends blood from the heart to the body and back?

Back

Systemic circulation

Front

What is the function of the vena cava in the circulatory system?

Back

It carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium.

Front

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

Back

To pump oxygenated blood to the body's tissues