p5 circulatory system Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
state the function of the human circulatory system
A
the human circulatory system mainly uses the heart, blood and blood vessels to transport digested food, water and oxygen to all parts of the human body and carry away carbon dioxide and wastes produced by the body
2
Q
state the function of blood vessels
A
to transport blood from the heart to the other parts of the body and back to the heart
3
Q
state the function of the heart
A
the heart is an organ that pumps blood containing substances such as digested food and water to all parts of our body
4
Q
state what blood contains
A
- gases (oxygen, etc.)
- water
- digested food
