What is the primary function of the heart in the cardiovascular system?

Cardiovascular System

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Leauviah Averilla
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1.
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The heart propels blood through the system.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What surrounds the heart and provides protection?
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The pericardium, a fibrous sac lined by serous mesothelium.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are arteries and their role in the cardiovascular system?
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Arteries are vessels that carry blood away from the heart to the tissues.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the function of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?
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Capillaries are the sites of exchange of O2, CO2, nutrients, and waste products between blood and tissues.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the microvasculature?
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A complex network of thin, anastomosing tubules formed by capillaries in almost every organ.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do veins function in the cardiovascular system?
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Veins carry blood back to the heart from the body.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the two major divisions of the circulatory system?
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Pulmonary circulation and systemic circulation.
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