Respiration & Circulation Review

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What is the time it takes for one complete cycle of blood flow through the body and back to the heart?

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60 seconds.

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What are blood vessels that move blood TO the heart called?

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Veins.

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What is the binding substance that keeps oxygen in the blood cells?

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Hemoglobin.

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What are tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins called?

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Capillaries.

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What are blood vessels that move blood AWAY from the heart called?

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Arteries.

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What is the primary 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 is respiration?

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The process of taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.

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

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To pump blood throughout the body.

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

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Systemic circulation and pulmonary circulation.

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What is systemic circulation?

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The flow of blood from the heart to the rest of the body and back.