The Cardiovascular System Overview

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart, and capillaries facilitate nutrient exchange between blood and cells.

Red blood cells transport oxygen.

It delivers oxygen and nutrients, removes waste products, and regulates temperature.

<p>Heart, Blood Vessels, Blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transporting blood, nutrients, oxygen, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The heart consists of four chambers - two atria and two ventricles - which pump oxygenated blood to the body and deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Red and white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart, and capillaries facilitate nutrient and waste exchange between blood and cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Red blood cells transport oxygen, while white blood cells are involved in the immune response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Platelets aid in blood clotting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Capillaries facilitate the exchange of substances between blood and the body's cells, ensuring proper cellular function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plasma carries nutrients, hormones, and waste products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cardiovascular system helps regulate temperature by distributing heat throughout the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cardiovascular system delivers oxygen and nutrients to cells, removes waste products, and helps regulate body temperature, contributing to overall physiological balance.</p> Signup and view all the answers