Circulatory System Flashcard

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What is the main function of the circulatory system?

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

Front

What type of blood does the Superior Vena Cava carry?

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Deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart.

Front

What are the two main types of blood vessels in the circulatory system?

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Arteries and veins.

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What is the role of capillaries in the circulatory system?

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To facilitate the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues.

Front

What is the function of the heart?

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To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What are the names of the valves that control blood flow from the atria to the ventricles?

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Mitral and tricuspid valves.

Front

What type of blood do arteries carry?

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Oxygenated blood away from the heart (except for the pulmonary artery).

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What is the role of the pulmonary veins?

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To carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.

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What is the difference between the Superior and Inferior Vena Cava?

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The Superior Vena Cava carries blood from the upper body, while the Inferior Vena Cava carries blood from the lower body.

Front

What is the function of the aortic valve?

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To prevent backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle.