Cardiovascular System

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What is the function of the heart?

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The heart pumps blood throughout the body.

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What are the two main types of blood vessels?

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Arteries and veins.

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What do arteries do?

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Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

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What do veins do?

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Veins carry blood back to the heart.

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What is blood pressure?

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Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of the arteries.

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What is the average blood pressure for a healthy individual?

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120/80.

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What are red blood cells?

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Red blood cells are cells that transport oxygen to the body and carbon dioxide away from the body.

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What is the role of white blood cells?

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White blood cells are immune cells that fight infection and foreign invaders.

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What is plasma?

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Plasma is the liquid component of blood that contains nutrients, hormones, and electrolytes.

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What happens in capillaries?

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Red blood cells drop off fresh oxygen and pick up carbon dioxide.