Circulatory System

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What is the purpose of Blood Veins?

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Returning deoxygenated blood to the heart and maintaining efficient blood circulation.

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What is the purpose of Arteries?

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delivering oxygenanted blood and nutrients away from the heart to different organs and tissues

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What is the purpose of the Heart?

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pump blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues while removing waste products.

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What is the purpose of capillaries?

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Connect arteries and veins. where carbon dioxide and nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream and where carbon dioxide is.

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What are Valves?

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structures that control the flow of fluids, ensuring they move in one direction and preventing backflow

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What is the purpose of the Circulatory System?

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Supply oxygen and nutrients to the blood vessels with the help of blood vessels, arteries and capillaries.

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What are the 3 main functions of the circulatory system?

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transporting oxygen and nutrients to cells throughout the body, removing waste products like carbon dioxide, and regulating body temperature

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What are 2 things that happen as the blood passes through the lungs?

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The blood gives off carbon dioxide (CO2) through the capillary wall into the alveoli, then takes up oxygen from the air into the alveoli

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The function of Blood?

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 Brings nutrients and oxygen to each part of the body so the body can function properly.

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Function of Lungs

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Help the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and the bloodstream, enabling breathing and supporting cellular respiration.