Circulatory System

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What is the main function of the circulatory system?

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To deliver blood, nutrients, and oxygen to the body's tissues and remove waste products.

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

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The heart.

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What are the two main components of the circulatory system?

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The heart and blood vessels.

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What type of blood vessel carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart?

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Arteries.

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What type of blood vessel carries oxygen-poor blood back to the heart?

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Veins.

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What is the role of red blood cells in the circulatory system?

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To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and carry carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

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What is plasma in the context of blood?

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The liquid component of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

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What is the purpose of the valves in the heart?

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

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How does the circulatory system interact with the respiratory system?

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

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What is the difference between the pulmonary and systemic circulation?

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Pulmonary circulation moves blood between the heart and lungs, while systemic circulation moves blood between the heart and the rest of the body.