Circulatory system

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What is the circulatory system?

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The system that circulates blood and oxygen through the body, consisting of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.

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What is the main organ of the circulatory system?

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Heart

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What is the function of the right ventricle?

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Pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

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What do red blood cells do?

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Carry oxygen from the lungs to the body cells and transport carbon dioxide from the cells back to the lungs.

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What are platelets?

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Cell fragments that help stop bleeding by forming clots.

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What is the function of blood vessels?

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Transport blood throughout the body.

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What is plasma?

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The liquid component of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

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What is the role of white blood cells?

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Fight infection and protect the body against disease.

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What is the difference between arteries and veins?

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Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, while veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

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What is the function of the heart?

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To pump blood throughout the body.