Cardiovascular System Functions and Components

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What is the function of the cardiovascular system?

Maintain the body's temperature

Assist in breathing functions

Transport materials throughout the body (correct)

Absorb nutrients from the digestive system

Which type of blood vessels carries blood away from the heart?

Arteries (correct)

Lymphatic vessels

Veins

Capillaries

What is the function of pulmonary arteries?

Carry blood from the heart to the lungs to get oxygenated (correct)

Supply oxygenated blood to the brain

Aid in digestion process

Transport deoxygenated blood to the kidneys

How is the heart divided?

Divided into left and right halves by a septum Signup and view all the answers

What is systemic circulation?

Parallel circulation including aorta, vena cava, and portal system Signup and view all the answers

What does blood mainly consist of?

Red blood cells and plasma Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the System of Valves in the circulatory system?

To ensure blood flows in one direction only Signup and view all the answers

Which structure consists of the Portal System in the body?

Digestive tract and liver Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Connective Tissue Rings in the heart?

Serve as origin for cardiac muscles Signup and view all the answers

Which vessels carry blood from the heart?

Aorta and pulmonary trunk Signup and view all the answers

What does Pericardites refer to?

Inflammation of pericardium causing reduced lubrication and increased pressure Signup and view all the answers

What triggers Semilunar valves to open in the heart?

Increased ventricular pressure Signup and view all the answers

Cardiovascular System Functions and Components

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What is the function of the cardiovascular system?

Which type of blood vessels carries blood away from the heart?

What is the function of pulmonary arteries?

How is the heart divided?

What is systemic circulation?

What does blood mainly consist of?

What is the purpose of the System of Valves in the circulatory system?

Which structure consists of the Portal System in the body?

What is the primary function of Connective Tissue Rings in the heart?

Which vessels carry blood from the heart?

What does Pericardites refer to?

What triggers Semilunar valves to open in the heart?

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