Functions of the Cardiovascular System

What is one of the primary functions of the cardiovascular system?

• Distribute blood to all areas of the body

• Produce hormones

• Store energy

• Regulate temperature

The cardiovascular system is responsible for the delivery of needed substances to ____.

• A) organs

• B) cells

• C) tissues

• D) muscles

Which of the following is a function of the cardiovascular system?

• Removal of wastes

• Production of enzymes

• Absorption of nutrients

• Regulation of pH

Which of the following is not an organ of the cardiovascular system?

• Heart

• Arteries

• Lungs

• Veins

The _______ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

• Arteries

• Heart

• Capillaries

• Veins

Which part of the cardiovascular system pumps blood through blood vessels?

• Artery

• Vein

• Heart

• Capillary

The _______ carries blood away from the heart.

• Vein

• Artery

• Capillary

What is another name for the circulatory system?

• Respiratory system

• Digestive system

• Circulatory system

• Nervous system

The circulatory system delivers oxygen and nutrients like _______ and amino acids to cells.

• glucose

• carbon dioxide

• waste products

• proteins

Which of the following is not a type of blood vessel?

• Arteries

• Capillaries

• Veins

• Nerves