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.

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What are the two main types of blood circulation in the body?

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Systemic circulation and pulmonary circulation.

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What is the role of the heart in the circulatory system?

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The heart pumps blood throughout the body.

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What are arteries?

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Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

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What are veins?

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Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated 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.

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What is oxygenated blood?

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Blood that is rich in oxygen, typically found in the left side of the heart.

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What is deoxygenated blood?

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Blood that is low in oxygen and high in carbon dioxide, typically found in the right side of the heart.

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What is the purpose of heart valves?

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To prevent the backflow of blood and ensure it flows in the correct direction.

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What is the pulmonary artery's function?

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To carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.