7A Circulatory System Review

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Which blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to all body cells?

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Red blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the body's cells.

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The heart works with the _ in order to deliver oxygen to the rest of the body.

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The heart works with the lungs to deliver oxygen to the body.

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How many chambers does the human heart have?

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The human heart has 4 chambers: two atria and two ventricles.

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A blood vessel that moves blood away from the heart.

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An artery is a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.

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The body system that moves blood throughout the body.

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The circulatory system is responsible for moving blood throughout the body.

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What is the function of red blood cells?

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

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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, supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing waste products.

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What are the two main types of blood vessels?

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The two main types of blood vessels are arteries (which carry blood away from the heart) and veins (which carry blood back to the heart).

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What is the function of veins?

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Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

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What is the largest artery in the body?

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The aorta is the largest artery in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.