Circulatory/Respiratory Test

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What are the four main blood types in the ABO blood group system?

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A, B, AB, O

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What is the Rh factor in blood typing?

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The Rh factor is a protein that can be present on the surface of red blood cells, determining whether blood type is positive (+) or negative (-).

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What are the three types of blood vessels in the human body?

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Arteries, veins, and capillaries.

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What is the primary function of arteries?

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To carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.

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What is the primary function of veins?

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To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

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What is the role of capillaries in the circulatory system?

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Capillaries facilitate the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues.

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What is the main job of the respiratory system?

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To take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.

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What are alveoli and their function?

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Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

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What is the trachea and its function?

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The trachea, or windpipe, is a tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi, allowing air to pass to and from the lungs.

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What is the diaphragm and its role in respiration?

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The diaphragm is a muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and plays a crucial role in breathing by contracting and relaxing to change lung volume.