What is the function of veins in the circulatory system?
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Veins carry blood back to the heart and have valves to prevent back-flow.
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What are capillaries and why are they important?
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Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels that facilitate the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues.
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What role do platelets play in the blood?
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Platelets are cell fragments that help in the clotting process to prevent bleeding.
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What is the primary function of arteries?
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Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's tissues.
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What does the term 'Universal Recipient' refer to in blood types?
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The 'Universal Recipient' is the blood type AB+, which can receive blood from any other blood type.
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What are the three main types of blood vessels?
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The three main types of blood vessels are arteries, veins, and capillaries.
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How do valves in veins function?
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Valves in veins prevent the back-flow of blood, ensuring it moves in one direction towards the heart.
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