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 three main types of blood vessels?

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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 role of capillaries in the circulatory system?

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

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What type of blood vessel has thin walls and allows for the exchange of materials?

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Capillaries.

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What is the largest artery in the body?

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The aorta.

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What is the heart's function in the circulatory system?

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To pump blood throughout the body.

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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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What is the function of red blood cells?

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