circulatory system

Front

What system works with the circulatory system to provide our body with oxygen?

Back

The respiratory system.

Front

What is the main organ of the circulatory system?

Back

The heart.

Front

What is the primary function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood around the body.

Front

Which of the following is not part of the circulatory system: heart, lungs, stomach?

Back

Stomach.

Front

What does deoxygenated blood mean?

Back

It means that the blood is low in oxygen.

Front

What are the two main types of blood vessels in the circulatory system?

Back

Arteries and veins.

Front

What is the function of arteries in the circulatory system?

Back

To carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.

Front

What is the function of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the role of capillaries in the circulatory system?

Back

To facilitate the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues.

Front

What is the term for the liquid component of blood?

Back

Plasma.