Cardiovascular System

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What are the main components of the cardiovascular system?

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The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels.

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What is the function of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?

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Capillaries are small blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, allowing for the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste.

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What type of blood cells are responsible for fighting infection?

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White blood cells are responsible for fighting infection.

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Which chamber of the heart collects oxygen-poor blood?

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The Right Atrium collects oxygen-poor blood.

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Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygen-poor blood to the lungs?

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The Right Ventricle pumps oxygen-poor blood to the pulmonary artery leading to the lungs.

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What is the role of the heart in the cardiovascular system?

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The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients while removing waste.

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What is the difference between arteries and veins?

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Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart, while veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.

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What is the largest artery in the body?

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The aorta is the largest artery in the body.

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What is the function of red blood cells?

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Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and return carbon dioxide to the lungs.

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What is blood pressure?

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Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps it around the body.