Review: Circulatory System

Front

What do veins carry back to the heart?

Back

Oxygen poor blood.

Front

What is the heart?

Back

A muscular organ.

Front

What do red blood cells do?

Back

Carry oxygen from the lungs to the body cells and transport carbon dioxide from the cells back to the lungs.

Front

How many chambers does the heart have?

Back

4 chambers.

Front

What is carbon dioxide considered?

Back

Waste.

Front

What is the main function of arteries?

Back

Carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.

Front

What is the role of the heart in the circulatory system?

Back

Pumps blood throughout the body.

Front

What are capillaries?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of plasma in blood?

Back

Transports nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

Front

What is the largest artery in the body?

Back

Aorta.