Circulatory System

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What is the main function of the circulatory system?

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To transport oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

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How many chambers are in the human heart?

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4

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What are the four chambers of the heart?

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Right atrium, left atrium, right ventricle, left ventricle.

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What type of blood cells are responsible for fighting infections?

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White blood cells.

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What is the role of red blood cells?

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

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What are veins?

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Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.

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What are arteries?

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Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.

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What is plasma?

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

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What are capillaries?

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Tiny blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste occurs.

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What is the function of platelets?

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To help with blood clotting.