The Circulatory System

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What is the main function of the circulatory system?

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To transport oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

Front

What are the two main types of blood vessels in the circulatory system?

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Arteries and veins.

Front

What is the role of red blood cells?

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To carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's cells and transport carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

Front

What is the function of the heart?

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To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What is the largest artery in the body?

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Aorta.

Front

What type of blood do veins carry?

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Oxygen-poor blood (except for pulmonary veins which carry oxygen-rich blood from the lungs).

Front

What is the role of white blood cells?

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To fight infections and protect the body against diseases.

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What is the function of platelets?

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To help with blood clotting.

Front

What is the difference between the right and left sides of the heart?

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The right side receives oxygen-poor blood and pumps it to the lungs; the left side receives oxygen-rich blood and pumps it to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the main organ of the circulatory system?

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Heart.