Circulatory System

Question 1

What does the circulatory system consist of

Answer 1

Heart
Arteries
Veins
Capillaries
Blood

Question 2

What is the function of the circulatory system

Answer 2

1. Circulate Blood to body
2. Transport 02, water and nutrients to cells
3. Transports wastes away from cells
4. Maintain body temperature
5. WBC fight infection

Question 3

What is the heart

Answer 3

A muscular pump which contracts continuously to drive blood around the body and through blood vessels

Question 4

What is systemic circulation

Answer 4

The flow of blood from the heart to all parts of the body (except the lungs) and back again

Question 5

What is pulmonary circulation

Answer 5

The flow of blood from the heart to the lungs and back again.

Question 6

What are the three main blood vessels

Answer 6

Arteries
Veins
Capillaries

Question 7

What connects the capillaries to the veins and arteries

Answer 7

Venules
Arterioles