Circulatory System Review

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What are the three types of blood vessels in the circulatory system?

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Arteries, veins, and capillaries.

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What type of blood do veins carry?

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Oxygen-poor blood.

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What is the primary function of arteries in the circulatory system?

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To carry blood away from the heart, mostly oxygen-rich.

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True or False: The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

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True.

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What does blood transport in the body?

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Nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hormones, and waste products.

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What is the role of capillaries in the circulatory system?

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To facilitate the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues.

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What is the largest artery in the human body?

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The aorta.

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What is the function of the pulmonary veins?

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To carry oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart.

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What is the difference between systemic circulation and pulmonary circulation?

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Systemic circulation carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body, while pulmonary circulation carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

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What is the significance of the heart valves?

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They prevent the backflow of blood and ensure it flows in one direction.