20 Questions
Where does the pulmonary artery come from?
The heart
What does the blood pick up at the lungs?
Carbon dioxide
Where does the blood return to after the lungs?
Heart
Which blood vessel carries blood from the lungs to the heart?
Pulmonary artery
What is the function of the pulmonary veins in circulation?
Carry blood from the lungs to the heart
What is one of the functions of the cardiovascular system?
Remove waste products of metabolism
Which process is NOT carried out by the cardiovascular system?
Synthesizing proteins in the blood
In addition to nutrient delivery, what else does the cardiovascular system do?
Transports hormones to target cells
Which function does the cardiovascular system NOT perform?
Producing ADP for energy
How does the cardiovascular system support the excretory organs?
By removing the waste products of metabolism
What are the two types of blood that the circulatory system carries?
Oxygen-rich blood and oxygen-poor blood
Which type of blood has a high carbon dioxide content?
Oxygen-poor blood
In the circulatory system, what prevents the oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood from mixing?
The arrangement of the circulatory system
Which blood type is characterized by low oxygen content?
Oxygen-poor blood
What is the primary function of the circulatory system?
Transporting nutrients and waste products
What is the function of the pulmonary circulation?
To oxygenate the blood
Where does systemic circulation carry blood to?
All the other parts of the body
What happens in the lungs during the pulmonary circulation?
Blood is oxygenated
Which part of the body does the systemic circulation not reach?
The lungs
What is the key difference between the pulmonary and systemic circulation?
The destination of blood flow
Test your knowledge on the vital functions of the cardiovascular system including oxygen delivery, nutrient transportation, waste removal, hormone transportation, and temperature regulation.
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