Animals including Humans: Year 6 - Circulatory System

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What do we call the blood vessels that lead TO the heart?

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

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How many chambers does the heart have?

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The heart has 4 chambers: two atria and two ventricles.

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What is the definition of the Circulatory system?

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The Circulatory system is the system that circulates blood and oxygen through the body, consisting of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.

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What are the three types of blood vessels?

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The three types of blood vessels are arteries, veins, and capillaries.

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What is the main organ in the circulatory system?

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The main organ in the circulatory system is the heart.

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What is the function of arteries?

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Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body.

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What is the function of veins?

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Veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.

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What are capillaries?

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

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What is blood made of?

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Blood is made of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.

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What role do red blood cells play in the circulatory system?

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Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.