Circulatory System

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What is the main function of the circulatory system?

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

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Which organ is primarily responsible for pumping blood in the circulatory system?

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The heart.

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What are blood vessels?

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Tubes that carry blood throughout the body, including arteries, veins, and 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 allow the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues.

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What is blood made of?

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Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.

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What is the difference between oxygenated and deoxygenated blood?

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Oxygenated blood is rich in oxygen and is carried from the lungs to the body; deoxygenated blood is low in oxygen and is carried from the body back to the heart.

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How does the circulatory system work with the respiratory system?

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The circulatory system transports oxygen from the lungs to the cells and carries carbon dioxide from the cells back to the lungs.

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What is the cardiovascular system?

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A system that includes the heart and blood vessels, responsible for circulating blood throughout the body.