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The Ultimate Blood Circulatory System Quiz

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What is the blood circulatory system?

The blood circulatory system is a system of organs that includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood which is circulated throughout the entire body of a human or other vertebrate.

What does the cardiovascular system consist of?

The cardiovascular system consists of the heart and blood vessels.

What are the two divisions of the circulatory system?

The two divisions of the circulatory system are systemic circulation or circuit, and pulmonary circulation or circuit.

What are the great vessels of the heart?

The great vessels of the heart include large elastic arteries and large veins. Signup and view all the answers

Which organs are included in the blood circulatory system?

Heart and blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

Is the circulatory system closed or open in vertebrates?

The circulatory system is closed in vertebrates, which means that the blood never leaves the network of blood vessels. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'cardiovascular system'?

System of organs that includes the heart and blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pulmonary circulation?

Circulation of blood between the heart and lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the network of blood vessels called in the circulatory system?

Cardiovascular system Signup and view all the answers

Is the circulatory system closed or open in vertebrates?

Closed Signup and view all the answers

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The Blood Circulatory System

The blood circulatory system is a system of organs that includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood, circulating throughout the entire body of a human or other vertebrate.

The Cardiovascular System

The cardiovascular system, or vascular system, consists of the heart and blood vessels.
The term "cardiovascular" comes from the Greek word "kardia" meaning heart, and the Latin word "vascula" meaning vessels.

Divisions of the Circulatory System

The circulatory system has two divisions: systemic circulation or circuit, and pulmonary circulation or circuit.

Network of Blood Vessels

The network of blood vessels includes:
- Great vessels of the heart
- Large elastic arteries
- Large veins
- Other arteries
- Smaller arterioles
- Capillaries
- Venules (small veins)
- Other veins

Circulatory System Types

The circulatory system is closed in vertebrates, meaning that the blood never leaves the network of blood vessels.
Some invertebrates, such as arthropods, have an open circulatory system.

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Test your knowledge of the blood circulatory system and its components with this informative quiz. Explore the cardiovascular system, heart, blood vessels, and more in this quiz designed to challenge your understanding of this vital system.