The Circulatory System

Which is a function of the cardiovascular system?

• to move water throughout the body
• to transport gases throughout the body 
• to eliminate waste from the body
• to provide structural support for the body 

Which of the following is a synonym for the circulatory system?

• respiratory system
• digestive system
• nervous system
• cardiovascular system

Which is responsible for providing oxygen to cells?

• respiratory system
• circulatory system
• muscular system
• nervous system

In which system of the human body does the heart belong?

• Nervous
• Skeletal
• Cardiovascular
• Digestive

Which system permits blood to circulate and transports nutrients around the body?

• Nervous
• Respiratory
• Circulatory
• Digestive

These cells, in the blood, carry oxygen and give the blood its color.

• white blood cells
• plasma
• platelets
• red blood cells

Where in your body can you find blood vessels?

• around the heart
• in hands & feet
• in your head
• virtually everywhere

This type of vessel carries blood TO the heart:

• vein
• nerve
• muscle
• artery

When oxygen-rich blood is carried AWAY from the heart, it travels through an...

• artery
• neuron
• vein
• straw

The smallest type of blood vessel is the:

• nerve
• vein
• capillary
• artery