Cardiovascular System

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What are the three main functions of the circulatory system?

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Deliver materials, remove waste, and fight infection.

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What are the main components of the circulatory system?

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Heart, blood, arteries, and veins.

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What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

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Pumps blood through the whole body.

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How does the size of the human heart compare to a common object?

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The heart is about the size of a fist.

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What type of tissue is the heart classified as?

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Muscle.

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What is the role of arteries in the circulatory system?

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

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What is the role of veins in the circulatory system?

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Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

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What is the function 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 significance of the heart's valves?

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Heart valves ensure unidirectional blood flow through the heart chambers.

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What is the difference between systemic and pulmonary circulation?

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Systemic circulation carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body, while pulmonary circulation carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.