Questions and Answers
Which division of the circulatory system is responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the body's tissues?
Systemic circulation
What is the term for the network of blood vessels that includes large elastic arteries, smaller arterioles, and capillaries?
Vascular system
What is the term for the fluid that consists of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets?
Blood
Which type of animals have an open circulatory system?
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What are the components carried by the circulated blood in the body?
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Study Notes
Circulatory System
- The arterial system is responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the body's tissues.
Blood Vessels
- The vascular network consists of large elastic arteries, smaller arterioles, and capillaries.
Blood
- Blood is a fluid composed of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Open Circulatory System
- Invertebrates, such as insects and mollusks, have an open circulatory system.
Circulated Blood Components
- Circulated blood in the body carries oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.
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Test your knowledge of the human circulatory system with this quiz. Explore the structure and function of the heart, blood vessels, and blood circulation in the body. Challenge yourself with questions about the cardiovascular system and its vital role in maintaining overall health.
