The Cardiovascular System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the cardiovascular system?
A
The function of the cardiovascular system is to transport materials throughout the body using the blood.
2
Q
What is the function of the blood?
A
It transports oxygen and nutrients and collects waste throughout the body.
Components in the blood also fight infection and form clots.
3
Q
What are the components of the cardiovascular system?
A
The heart
The arteries
The arterioles
The veins
The venules
The blood
