Cardiovascular System

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What is the function of an artery?

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An artery is a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body's organs.

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How does blood flow in the cardiovascular system?

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Blood flows from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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What organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?

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The heart is the organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

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What does the right side of the heart do?

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The right side of the heart receives blood from the body and pumps it to the lungs.

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What is the Right Ventricle?

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The Right Ventricle is a chamber of the heart that pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

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What is the role of veins in the cardiovascular system?

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Veins are blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.

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What is the function of capillaries?

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Capillaries are tiny blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste occurs between blood and tissues.

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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, while deoxygenated blood is low in oxygen and is carried from the body to the lungs.

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What is the role of the left side of the heart?

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The left side of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it around the body.

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What is blood pressure?

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Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.