Circulatory system

Front

The circulatory system works with the ___________ system to provide our body with oxygen.

Back

respiratory

Front

Arteries carry oxygen rich blood away from the heart. True or False?

Back

True

Front

The right side of the heart pumps ____ blood as indicated by the blue color in diagrams.

Back

Deoxygenated

Front

Identify the major artery that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.

Back

Aorta

Front

Identify the chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.

Back

Left atrium

Front

Identify the chamber of the heart that pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Back

Right ventricle

Front

What is the function of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the primary function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What are capillaries?

Back

Small blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste occurs.

Front

What is the role of red blood cells in the circulatory system?

Back

To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.