CARDIOVASCULAR/LYMPHATIC QUICK UNIT

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What is the function of the tonsils?

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The tonsils are part of the immune system and help trap harmful bacteria and viruses that enter through the mouth and nose.

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What is the largest chamber of the heart?

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The left ventricle is the largest chamber of the heart, responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body.

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What is the role of the superior vena cava?

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The superior vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium of the heart.

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What are adenoids?

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Adenoids are patches of tissue located at the back of the nasal passage that trap harmful bacteria and viruses.

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What is lymph?

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Lymph is a clear fluid that contains white blood cells and circulates throughout the body, playing a crucial role in the immune system.

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What is the primary function of the spleen?

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The spleen filters blood, removes old or damaged red blood cells, and helps fight infections.

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What is the role of the thymus in the immune system?

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The thymus is where T-cells mature, which are essential for adaptive immunity.

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What is the difference between arteries and veins?

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Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, while veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

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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 plasma?

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Plasma is the liquid component of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.