The Heart Flashcards
1
Q
Name the tubes that carry blood around the body.
A
Blood vessels
2
Q
Why is the heart called a double pump?
A
It pumps blood twice
3
Q
The left side of the heart pumps blood to the _______.
A
Body
4
Q
The right side of the heart pumps blood to the ______.
A
Lungs
5
Q
Why does the blood pass through the lungs?
A
To collect oxygen
6
Q
The blood carries _______ and _______ to the body cells.
A
Oxygen and glucose
7
Q
The blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
A
Arteries
8
Q
The blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart
A
Veins
9
Q
The veins have ________ to keep the blood flowing in the right direction.
A
Valves
10
Q
The thinnest blood vessels.
A
Capillaries
