circulatory system

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What is the functional unit of the circulatory system?

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Capillaries

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What is the main function of the circulatory system?

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To transport blood, nutrients, and gases throughout the body.

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Identify the chamber of the heart that receives oxygen-poor blood from the body.

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Right atrium

Front

Identify the chamber of the heart that pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body.

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Left ventricle

Front

True or False: Veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.

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True

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What is the Circulatory System also known as?

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Cardiovascular System

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What are the three main types of blood vessels?

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Arteries, Veins, Capillaries

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What is the role of arteries in the circulatory system?

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To carry oxygen-rich 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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To carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.

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What is the function of capillaries?

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