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.

Front

What organ is primarily responsible for pumping blood in the circulatory system?

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Heart

Front

What does the circulatory system transport to cells?

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Oxygen and nutrients.

Front

Which blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart?

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Arteries.

Front

What are the blood vessels called that return deoxygenated blood to the heart?

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Veins.

Front

What is the liquid component of blood that carries cells and nutrients?

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Plasma.

Front

What type of blood cell is responsible for fighting infections?

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White blood cells.

Front

What is the role of red blood cells in the circulatory system?

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To carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.

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What is the name of the largest artery in the body?

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Aorta.

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What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?

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