the circulatory system

Question 1

what is the circulatory system

Answer 1

-a system of the body that includes the heart, the blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries) and blood.

Question 2

name the 5 functions of the circulatory system

Answer 2

circulates, transporting x2, controlling and protecting

Question 3

circulates

Answer 3

to move blood to all parts of the body

Question 4

transporting n1

Answer 4

moves substances around the body including oxygen, glucose, nutrients and water

Question 5

transporting n2

Answer 5

moving wastes away from the cells including carbon dioxide

Question 6

controlling

Answer 6

it controls body temperature

Question 7

protecting

Answer 7

it protects the body,
blood contains cells and anti-bodies that fight infections and clotting agents to stop bleeding.

Question 8

what is an artery

Answer 8

arteries are a vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.

Question 9

capillaries

Answer 9

are vessels that move blood to and from the body’s cells

Question 10

veins

Answer 10

are deoxygenated blood vessels that carry blood back into the heart.

Question 11

name 3 blood vessels

Answer 11

artery, capillaries, veins

Question 12

name 3 parts of the circulatory system

Answer 12

hear, blood and blood vessels