What is the primary function of veins in the circulatory system?
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Veins carry blood back to the heart.
2.
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True or False: Arteries carry blood away from the heart.
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True
3.
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Define the term 'capillaries'.
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Capillaries are small blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste occurs between blood and tissues.
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What is the role of the heart in the circulatory system?
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The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products.
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What is the difference between systemic 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 aorta?
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The aorta is the largest artery in the body, responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
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Define 'blood pressure'.
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Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, typically measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
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