Circulatory System A

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Where is the bicuspid valve located?

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The bicuspid valve is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle.

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What are blood cells that fight infection called?

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Blood cells that fight infection are called leukocytes.

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What percentage of plasma is water?

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Plasma is approximately 90% water with suspended elements.

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What is the size and shape of the heart comparable to?

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The heart is about the size and shape of a fist.

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Which blood vessels typically contain oxygen-poor blood?

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Veins typically have oxygen-poor blood.

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What is the function of erythrocytes?

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Erythrocytes, or red blood cells, are responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

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What is the role of thrombocytes in the circulatory system?

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Thrombocytes, or platelets, play a crucial role in blood clotting and wound healing.

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What is the main function of the circulatory system?

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The main function of the circulatory system is to transport nutrients, gases, hormones, blood cells, and waste products throughout the body.

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What is the difference between arteries and veins?

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Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart, while veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.

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What is the largest artery in the body?

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The largest artery in the body is the aorta.