Circulatory System Review

The circulatory system is sometimes called the _______________ system.

Choose the parts of the circulatory system

• blood

• heart

• nerves

• blood vessels

Choose the functions of the circulatory system

• bring oxygen to the cells

• bring nutrients to the cells

• remove carbon dioxide from the cells

• regulate the body's temperature

Classify the following descriptions and pictures for the parts of the blood

Groups:

(a) Red blood cells

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(b) White blood cells

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(c) Platelets

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(d) Plasma

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• 55% of blood

• carry oxygen to the cells

• fight disease and infections

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• clot blood

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What is the function of blood vessels in the circulatory system?

• store excess blood

•  move blood to every body part

• produce new blood cells

What can you compare blood vessels to?

• tiny highways

•  big houses

• small buildings

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Classify the following pictures and descriptions for the different types of blood vessels

Groups:

(a) Arteries

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(b) Veins

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(c) Capillaries

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• carry oxygen-poor blood

• carry oxygen-rich blood

• largest

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• smallest

• connect the arteries to the veins

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How does the circulatory system work with the respiratory system?

• The respiratory system pumps blood throughout the body.

• ThThe circulatory system brings oxygen and water to the cells.

• The circulatory system helps move the body from one place to another

How does the circulatory system work with the digestive system?

• The circulatory system helps bring food and nutrients to cells from digested food.

• The digestive system pumps blood throughout the body.

• The digestive system carries oxygen to the cells.

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How does the circulatory system work with the skeletal system?

• The skeletal system pumps blood throughout the body

• The skeletal system carries oxygen to the bones.

• The skeletal system produces blood cells in the bone marrow.