Functions of Cardiovascular & Respiratory

Question 1

Name two functions of the cardiovascular system.

Answer 1

• Thermoregulation (heat control)
• Transport waste out of cells
• Transport oxygen and nutrients to cells
• Circulate blood
• Fight disease

Question 2

Name two functions of the respiratory system.

Answer 2

• Bring air from the atmosphere into the body
• Transfer oxygen into blood
• Removes carbon dioxide from blood
• Expel heat and water vapour from body
• Allows speech