Study With Me : Introduction to Blood Transfusion 6

Question 50:

What is the primary role of the heart in the circulatory system?

The answer: The heart pumps blood around the body in the cardiovascular circulatory system.

Question 51:

Name the two circuits in the circulatory system.

The answer: The two circuits are the pulmonary (lungs) and systemic (body) circuits.

Question 52:

What happens when blood is pumped from the heart to the lungs?

The answer: Red blood cells become oxygenated in the lungs.

Question 53:

How is oxygenated blood distributed to the brain and body?

The answer: Oxygenated blood is pumped to the brain and around the body via the arteries.

Question 54:

What do veins transport from the tissues back to the lungs?

The answer: Veins transport carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

Question 55:

What is the function of the circulatory system regarding nutrients?

The answer: The circulatory system transports nutrients to all parts of the body for metabolism.