Circulatory System Review

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How does the heart work?

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It pumps blood first to the lungs, back to the heart and then around the rest of the body.

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What are the smallest blood vessels?

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Capillaries

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What part of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide to body cells?

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Red Blood Cells

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The circulatory system works with which system to provide our body with oxygen?

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Respiratory system

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What is the function of the Systemic Loop in the circulatory system?

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Take oxygenated blood to the body cells and drops it off and picks up carbon dioxide.

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What is the main function of arteries?

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To carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.

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What is the main function of veins?

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To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

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What is plasma?

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

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What are platelets?

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Cell fragments in the blood that help with clotting.

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What is the role of white blood cells?

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To fight infections and protect the body from diseases.