9.1&9.2 Transport in Animals Flashcard

Front

What happens in coronary circulation?

Back

Circulation to the heart.

Front

What happens in pulmonary circulation?

Back

Circulation to the lungs.

Front

What is the function of veins/venules?

Back

Take blood toward the heart.

Front

Which of the following does not have valves? (Heart, Arteries, Capillaries, Veins)

Back

Arteries.

Front

Where does the maximum exchange of materials between blood and surrounding cells occur? (Heart, Veins, Arteries, Capillaries)

Back

Capillaries.

Front

What is the primary function of arteries?

Back

Take blood away from the heart.

Front

What is the role of capillaries in the circulatory system?

Back

Facilitate the exchange of materials between blood and tissues.

Front

What type of blood do veins carry?

Back

Deoxygenated blood (except pulmonary veins).

Front

What type of blood do arteries carry?

Back

Oxygenated blood (except pulmonary arteries).

Front

What is the main function of the heart?

Back

Pump blood throughout the body.