Week 6

Question 1

Functions of the CVS?

Answer 1

Transports fluids, nutrients,
waste products, gases, and
hormones throughout the body.
• Exchange materials between
blood, cells and extracellular
fluid.
• Plays a role in the immune
response, blood pressure and
the regulation of body
temperature.
• Consists of the heart, blood
vessels, capillary beds and
blood.

Question 2

Functions of the heart?

Answer 2

Generating blood pressure – moves blood
through vessels.
• Routing blood: separates pulmonary and
systemic circulations.
• Ensuring one-way blood flow.
• Regulating blood supply.
• Changes to match need.