The Circulatory System

Front

How many parts is the heart divided into?

Back

4

Front

What is the term for blood circulation from the heart to the rest of the body?

Back

Systemic circulation

Front

What are the four chambers of the heart?

Back

Right Atrium, Right Ventricle, Left Atrium, Left Ventricle

Front

What is pulmonary circulation?

Back

Blood travelling to and from the lungs

Front

Do veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart?

Back

True

Front

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

Back

To transport nutrients, gases, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

Front

What type of blood do arteries carry?

Back

Oxygen-rich blood (except for pulmonary arteries which carry oxygen-poor blood).

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 largest artery in the body?

Back

The aorta.

Front

What is the function of the heart valves?

Back

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