circulatory system

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What is the size and shape of the heart compared to?

Back

The heart is about the size and shape of your fist.

Front

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

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The main function of the circulatory system is to transport blood, nutrients, and gases throughout the body.

Front

Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping blood to the lungs?

Back

The Right Ventricle pumps blood from the heart to the lungs through the pulmonary artery.

Front

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs?

Back

The Left Atrium receives oxygen-rich blood back from the lungs.

Front

What is the role of the Left Ventricle in the circulatory system?

Back

The Left Ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

Front

What are the two main types of circulation in the circulatory system?

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The two main types of circulation are systemic circulation and pulmonary circulation.

Front

What is systemic circulation?

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Systemic circulation is the part of the circulatory system that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body and returns deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

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What is pulmonary circulation?

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Pulmonary circulation is the part of the circulatory system that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs and returns oxygenated blood back to the heart.

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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 tissues of the body.

Front

What is the function of veins in the circulatory system?

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Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.