Complete the sentences using the text “The Cardiovascular System”.
1. The cardiovascular system is …
2. The centre of the cardiovascular system is …
3. The contractions of the heart …
4. Two chambers on the top are called …
5. Two chambers on the bottom are …
6. The valves separate …
Match two parts of the sentences together.
1. Blood flows through the body
2. The oxygen-poor blood goes to the lungs
3. The atria receive the blood
4. The ventricles give the blood
5. Each beat of the heart is followed by
6. The heart consists of
7. The cardiovascular system includes
§ from the body and lungs.
§ the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries.
§ using the blood vessels.
§ a period of rest.
§ four chambers.
§ where it becomes oxygen-rich.
§ to the body and lungs.
Answer the questions
1. What groups of vessels does the vascular system consist of?