Understanding

Question 1

Explain why the left ventricle is larger than the right ventricle muscle wall:

Answer 1

The left ventricle is larger because of its thickness so it’s able to pump blood to the rest of the body while the right ventricle pumps blood to the lungs.

Question 2

Explain the role of the blood in the process of respiration:

Answer 2

The body transports oxygen from the lungs to the cells of the body.

Question 3

What are the heart valves?

Answer 3

Aortic, Mitral, Pulmonary, Tricuspid.

Question 4

Explain what the circulatory system is:

Answer 4

Is a system that has the heart and the blood vessels which moves blood throughout the body.

Question 5

Whats the main function of the circulatory system?

Answer 5

to provide oxygen, nutrients and hormones to muscles, tissues and organs throughout your body

Question 6

What three things work together to service the cells of the body?

Answer 6

The heart, blood and blood vessels