Cardiovascular System

Question 1

Function of the cardiovascular system

Answer 1

Transport blood from one part of the body to another. This includes nutrients, oxygen, ions, proteins, hormones/ other signaling molecules, as well as waste products including carbon dioxide.

Question 2

Organs of the cardiovascular system

Answer 2

Heart & blood vessels

Question 3

Components of Blood

Answer 3

Plasma & formed elements

Question 4

Plasma (components)

Answer 4

GEWP & metabolic waste

Glucose
Electrolytes
Water
Proteins (enzymes, hormones, blood clotting factors)
… and metabolic wastes.

Question 5

Formed Elements (3)

Answer 5

Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, Platelets

Question 6

Red Blood Cells (purpose)

Answer 6

Transport oxygen and CO2

Question 7

White Blood Cells

Answer 7

Fight infection by attacking foreign cells and clearing old/diseased cells

Question 8

Platelets

Answer 8

Important for homeostasis (ability to stop bleeding after vascular injury)

Question 9

Heart Anatomy

Answer 9

4 Chambers: L & R Atria, L & R Ventricles

Question 10

Systemic Circuit

Answer 10

Transports blood & components to the body

Question 11

Pulmonary Circuit

Answer 11

Transports blood & components between the heart and the lungs

Question 12

Arteries

Answer 12

Carry oxygenated blood from heart to provide oxygen/nutrients dissolved in blood to the body.

Question 13

Veins

Answer 13

Return deoxygenated blood back to the heart where it is passed onto the pulmonary circuit.