Circulatory System Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is the main organ that pumps blood throughout the body?
A
Heart
2
Q
What is the liquid that carries oxygen and nutrients to different parts of the body?
A
Blood
3
Q
What are the tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins?
A
Capillaries
4
Q
What are the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart?
A
Arteries
5
Q
What are the blood vessels that bring blood back to the heart?
A
Veins