Cardiovascular System. Flashcards
1
Q
What is a cell?
A
The smallest unit of life.
2
Q
What is a tissue?
A
A group of similar cells working together.
3
Q
What is an organ?
A
A group of different tissues working together.
4
Q
What is the function of the cardiovascular system?
A
To transport nutrients to cells and waste away from cells.
5
Q
What is the function of the heart?
A
To pump blood around the body.
6
Q
What are the three blood vessels?
A
Arteries, veins and capillaries.
7
Q
What is the function of the arteries?
A
To pump blood away from the heart.
8
Q
What is the function of the veins?
A
To transport blood back to the heart.
9
Q
What is the function of the capillaries?
A
To transport nutrients to cells and to remove waste from cells.
