Circulatory and Respiratory System Review

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What is the function of the circulatory system?

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The circulatory system moves blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to cells and removing waste products.

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What is the main organ of the circulatory system?

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The heart is the main organ of the circulatory system.

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What are the three main components of the circulatory system?

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The three main components are the heart, blood vessels, and blood.

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What is the role of blood in the circulatory system?

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Blood carries oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

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What is the respiratory system responsible for?

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The respiratory system is responsible for bringing in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide from the body.

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What are alveoli?

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Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.

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What is the diaphragm?

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The diaphragm is a muscle that helps with breathing by contracting and relaxing to allow air in and out of the lungs.

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What type of blood do veins carry?

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Veins typically carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.

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What type of blood do arteries carry?

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Arteries typically carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.

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What is hemoglobin?

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Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen and carries it to the body's tissues.