CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

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What type of muscle do you find in the heart?

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Cardiac muscle is the type of muscle found in the heart, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

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What do the arteries do?

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Arteries carry blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.

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What is the circulatory system made up of?

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The circulatory system is made up of the heart, blood vessels, veins, and blood.

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What do red blood cells do?

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Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and return carbon dioxide to the lungs.

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Red blood cells transport __________ around our body.

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Oxygen is transported around our body by red blood cells.

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What is the main function of the heart?

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The main function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues.

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What are veins?

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Veins are blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.

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What is plasma?

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Plasma is the liquid component of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

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What role do white blood cells play in the circulatory system?

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White blood cells are part of the immune system and help fight infection and disease.

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What is the difference between arteries and veins?

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