circulatory system parts with definition Flashcards
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What is the primary function of the circulatory system?
To transport blood, nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.
True or False: The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood.
True
Fill in the blank: The two upper chambers of the heart are called the _____ and the _____ .
atria, auricles
What are the lower chambers of the heart called?
Ventricles
Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?
Arteries
What is the role of veins in the circulatory system?
To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
True or False: Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body.
True
What do capillaries connect?
Arteries and veins
Which part of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
Right atrium
What is the function of the left ventricle?
To pump oxygenated blood into the aorta.
Multiple choice: What is the largest artery in the body? A) Pulmonary artery B) Aorta C) Carotid artery
B) Aorta
True or False: The pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood to the lungs.
False
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
To transport oxygen throughout the body.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for regulating blood flow and pressure.
heart
What component of blood helps in clotting?
Platelets
True or False: Arteries have thicker walls than veins.
True
What is the function of the septum in the heart?
To separate the left and right sides of the heart.
Short answer: What is the term for the network of blood vessels in the body?
Vascular system
Which type of blood vessel has valves to prevent backflow?
Veins
Fill in the blank: The _____ circulatory system involves the flow of blood between the heart and the lungs.
pulmonary
What is the primary function of the aorta?
To distribute oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.
True or False: Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.
True
What is the role of the vena cava?
To carry deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of blood? A) Plasma B) Hemoglobin C) Cartilage
C) Cartilage