ASA.P4 THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

• Regulating body temperature

• Filtering waste products

• Digesting food

• Transporting nutrients and oxygen

Where is the heart located in the body?

What is the role of capillaries in the circulatory system?

• Producing red blood cells

• Pumping blood to the heart

• Regulating body temperature

• Connecting arteries and veins

What is the function of white blood cells in the body?

• Carrying waste products

• Helping with blood clotting

• Carrying oxygen throughout the body

• Protecting the body from getting sick

Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?

What is the main component of plasma in the blood?

• Water

• Iron

• Vitamin C

• Calcium

How many chambers does the heart have?

What is the function of platelets in the blood?

• Carrying oxygen

• Helping clot or stop bleeding

• Removing waste products

• Producing antibodies

What is the chemical in red blood cells that carries oxygen?

What is the main organ of the circulatory system?