Circulatory and respiratory Systems

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What is the main function of the circulatory system?

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To transport blood, which carries oxygen and nutrients to cells and removes waste products.

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What are the main components of the circulatory system?

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Heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries), and blood.

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What is the role of red blood cells?

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To carry oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

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What is the function of the heart?

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To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What are veins?

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Blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart.

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What are arteries?

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Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.

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What is the function of capillaries?

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To facilitate the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues.

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What is the respiratory system responsible for?

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For the exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the body and the environment.

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What is the trachea's role in the respiratory system?

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To provide a passage for air to travel to and from the lungs; also known as the windpipe.

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What are alveoli?

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Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.