Which organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
HEART
tissue
3
Which organ is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
lungs
alveoli
Which organ system provides support and protection to the body?
skeletal system
to provide support and protection
capillaries
arteries
skull
true/false (The heart is a muscular organ)
true
Smallest blood vessel
capillary
Smooth muscle
(voluntary, involuntary )
involuntary
towards the heart
organs
What are the two main types of blood vessels?
Arteries and veins
How many chambers does the human heart have?
4
What is the function of platelets?
to help blood clot
What is the main function of red blood cells?
To carry oxygen.
What important gas do our cells need to function?
oxygen
What are the cells that help fight infection?
White blood cells.
What type of muscle makes up the heart?
cardiac muscle
How do the walls of capillaries compare to the walls of arteries and veins?
capillaries have very thin walls
What is the name of the body system that carries blood throughout the body?
circulatory system
What are the three main components of blood?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets