Blood and Circulation

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What is the main function of blood in the human body?

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To transport oxygen, nutrients, carbon dioxide, and waste products.

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What are the two main types of blood cells?

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Red blood cells and white blood cells.

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What do red blood cells do?

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They carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What do white blood cells do?

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They help fight infections and protect the body from diseases.

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What is the role of the left ventricle in the heart?

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It pumps oxygenated blood to the entire body.

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Where does blood go after it leaves the left side of the heart?

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To the rest of the body.

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What is the function of platelets in the blood?

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They help in blood clotting to prevent bleeding.

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What is plasma?

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The liquid part of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste.

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What is the difference between oxygenated and deoxygenated blood?

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Oxygenated blood is rich in oxygen, while deoxygenated blood has less oxygen and more carbon dioxide.

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What is the function of the pulmonary artery?

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It carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.