Circulatory System

Front

What chamber of the heart receives oxygen-rich blood back from the lungs?

Back

Left Atrium

Front

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

Back

Pulmonary circulation

Front

What are the smallest blood vessels in the body?

Back

Capillaries

Front

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

Back

To transport blood, nutrients, and gases throughout the body.

Front

What is the main organ of the circulatory system?

Back

Heart

Front

What is the role of arteries in the circulatory system?

Back

To carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body.

Front

What is the role of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the function 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 systemic circulation?

Back

The flow of blood from the heart to the rest of the body and back.

Front

What is the significance of the heart's left ventricle?

Back

It pumps oxygenated blood to the entire body.