Circulatory System Flashcard

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What are platelets?

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Platelets are small cell fragments in the blood that help with clotting to stop bleeding.

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Where are the atria located in the heart?

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The atria are located on the upper side of the heart.

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What is the function of red blood cells?

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Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's cells and return carbon dioxide from the cells back to the lungs.

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What does plasma do in the blood?

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Plasma is the liquid component of blood that carries nutrients, wastes, hormones, antibodies, and other chemicals.

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What is the main organ of the circulatory system?

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The main organ of the circulatory system is the heart.

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What is the role of white blood cells?

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White blood cells are part of the immune system and help the body fight infections.

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What is the function of the heart?

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The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing waste products.

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What are the two main types of blood circulation?

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The two main types of blood circulation are systemic circulation and pulmonary circulation.

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What is systemic circulation?

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Systemic circulation is the pathway in which oxygenated blood is distributed from the heart to the rest of the body.

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What is pulmonary circulation?

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Pulmonary circulation is the pathway in which deoxygenated blood is transported from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.