Circulatory/Cardiovascular System

Front

What is the size and shape of the human heart?

Back

The human heart is about the size and shape of a fist.

Front

What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?

Back

Capillaries connect arteries to veins and facilitate the exchange of materials.

Front

How many chambers does the human heart have?

Back

The human heart has 4 chambers.

Front

Describe the flow of blood through the heart and body.

Back

The heart pumps blood first to the lungs, then back to the heart, and finally around the rest of the body.

Front

What are the major components of the circulatory system?

Back

The heart and blood vessels are the major parts of the circulatory system.

Front

What is the role of arteries in the circulatory system?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the significance of the pulmonary circulation?

Back

Pulmonary circulation is the part of the circulatory system that carries blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

What is systemic circulation?

Back

Systemic circulation is the part of the circulatory system that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the function of the heart valves?

Back

Heart valves prevent the backflow of blood and ensure it flows in one direction.