Circulatory System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the organ in the Circulatory System?
A
The Heart
2
Q
What bony structure protects the heart?
A
The rib cage
3
Q
Which blood vessel transports deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?
A
Pulmonary Artery
4
Q
Which blood vessel transports xygenated blood from the lungs back to the heart?
A
Pulmonary Vein
5
Q
Which is the largest artery in the body?
A
Aorta
6
Q
Where does Internal Respiration occur?
A
In the cells
7
Q
Where does External Respiration occur?
A
In the Alveoli (air sacs) in the lungs
