YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Functions of the cardiovascular system

1. What are the three main functions of the cardiovascular system?

a.

b.

c.

The Heart

2. Trace the path of a blood cell, starting in the right atrium

Right atrium

a.

b.

3. Describe what occurs in the heart during one complete beat.

Blood Vessels

4. Complete the chart with details about blood vessels

Main Idea: The three main types of blood vessels in your body are arteries, capillaries, and veins.

Arteries Capillaries Veins

A c E

B d f

5. Name the two readings in a blood pressure measurement and explain what each reading
measures.

a.

b.
 YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Blood

6. Complete the table with details about the blood components

Blood Component Description Function

Plasma

Red Blood Cells

White Blood Cells

Platelets

7. Complete the table with the type of blood each patient could receive in a blood transfusion

Patient Can receive blood typers(s)

Patient 1: type A
Patient 2: type B
Patient 3: type AB
Patient 4: type O