Circulatory System

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Where is the heart located?

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The heart is located on the left side behind the sternum.

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What are blood vessels that carry blood to the heart called?

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Blood vessels that carry blood to the heart are called veins.

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From where does the left atrium take in blood?

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The left atrium takes in blood from the lungs.

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What are the lower chambers of the heart called?

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The lower chambers of the heart are called ventricles.

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Which cells in the blood carry oxygen and give the blood its color?

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Red blood cells carry oxygen and give the blood its color.

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What is the function of arteries in the circulatory system?

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

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What is the role of veins in the circulatory system?

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Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

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What is the main function of the heart?

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The main function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.

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What is plasma?

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

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What are capillaries?

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