Circulatory System

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What is the main function of the circulatory system?

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To transport blood, nutrients, and gases throughout the body.

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Which body system is responsible for transporting blood?

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Circulatory system.

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What is the main organ of the circulatory system?

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Heart.

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What happens to your heart rate when you exercise?

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It beats faster to spread oxygen throughout your body more quickly.

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What does blood transport in the circulatory system?

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Nutrients, gases, and other substances throughout the body.

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What are the main components of the circulatory system?

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Heart, blood vessels, and blood.

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What is the role of arteries in the circulatory system?

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To 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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To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

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What is the function of capillaries?

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To exchange gases, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues.

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How does the circulatory system interact with the respiratory system?

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It transports oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs.