The Circulatory system

Front

What is the function of the circulatory system?

Back

It transports blood, oxygen and food nutrients to all parts of the body.

Front

Which of these is not a blood vessel?

Back

Bicuspid valve.

Front

The heart is similar to a?

Back

Pump.

Front

The process whereby the heart moves blood throughout the body is called?

Back

Circulation.

Front

Which of these carries deoxygenated blood to the heart?

Back

Veins.

Front

What are arteries?

Back

Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

Front

What are veins?

Back

Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What are capillaries?

Back

Tiny blood vessels where oxygen and nutrients are exchanged with cells.

Front

What is blood?

Back

A fluid that carries oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body.

Front

What is the heart?

Back

A muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the circulatory system.