A&P Final Exam Study Guide

Front

What does the circulatory system do?

Back

Pumps blood through the whole body.

Front

Your __________ is the central organ in your cardiovascular system.

Back

Heart.

Front

What is a function of your lymph nodes?

Back

Purify lymph.

Front

Sebaceous glands secrete __________.

Back

Oil.

Front

What organ is responsible for the majority of the absorption that occurs in the digestive system?

Back

Small intestine.

Front

What is the primary function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What is the role of arteries in the circulatory system?

Back

To carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

Front

What is the function of veins?

Back

To return deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the role of capillaries?

Back

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

Front

What is the main function of the small intestine?

Back

To absorb nutrients from digested food.