Cardiovascular System Review

Front

What is the main function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What type of circulation takes blood from the heart to the lungs and back?

Back

Pulmonary circulation.

Front

If a red blood cell has no antigens on its surface, what is its blood type?

Back

O.

Front

What are the proteins on the surface of red blood cells called?

Back

Antigens.

Front

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

Back

Right atrium.

Front

What is the function of the left ventricle?

Back

To pump oxygenated blood to the body.

Front

What is the role of red blood cells?

Back

To carry oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

Front

What is the liquid component of blood called?

Back

Plasma.

Front

What is the function of white blood cells?

Back

To fight infections and protect the body.

Front

What is the name of the blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart?

Back

Artery.