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Functions of the Cardiovascular System

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Where does the pulmonary artery come from?

The liver

The heart (correct)

The brain

The kidneys

What does the blood pick up at the lungs?

Carbon dioxide (correct)

Vitamins

Glucose

Minerals

Where does the blood return to after the lungs?

Heart (correct)

Stomach

Pancreas

Kidneys

Which blood vessel carries blood from the lungs to the heart?

Pulmonary artery Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pulmonary veins in circulation?

Carry blood from the lungs to the heart Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functions of the cardiovascular system?

Remove waste products of metabolism Signup and view all the answers

Which process is NOT carried out by the cardiovascular system?

Synthesizing proteins in the blood Signup and view all the answers

In addition to nutrient delivery, what else does the cardiovascular system do?

Transports hormones to target cells Signup and view all the answers

Which function does the cardiovascular system NOT perform?

Producing ADP for energy Signup and view all the answers

How does the cardiovascular system support the excretory organs?

By removing the waste products of metabolism Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of blood that the circulatory system carries?

Oxygen-rich blood and oxygen-poor blood Signup and view all the answers

Which type of blood has a high carbon dioxide content?

Oxygen-poor blood Signup and view all the answers

In the circulatory system, what prevents the oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood from mixing?

The arrangement of the circulatory system Signup and view all the answers

Which blood type is characterized by low oxygen content?

Oxygen-poor blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

Transporting nutrients and waste products Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pulmonary circulation?

To oxygenate the blood Signup and view all the answers

Where does systemic circulation carry blood to?

All the other parts of the body Signup and view all the answers

What happens in the lungs during the pulmonary circulation?

Blood is oxygenated Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the body does the systemic circulation not reach?

The lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between the pulmonary and systemic circulation?

The destination of blood flow Signup and view all the answers