Cardiovascular System Question And Answers

Cardiovascular System

Question 1. Define the cardiovascular system and mention its functions.
Answer.

The cardiovascular system consists of heart and blood vessels.

Cardiovascular System  Functions

• Distribution of nutrients and oxygen to all body cells
• Distribution of hormones to target tissues
• Thermoregulation
• Removal of metabolic waste products and CO₂ from all body cells

Classify blood vessels.

The blood vessels are classified into the following types:

• Arteries
• Arterioles
• Capillaries and sinusoids
• Venules
• Veins