The Circulatory Story Final Test

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What part of the circulatory system is compared to 'the tunnels of a super subway system'?

Back

Blood vessels are the part of the circulatory system that transport blood throughout the body, similar to how a subway system transports people.

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What is an erythrocyte?

Back

An erythrocyte is a red blood cell that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

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Why is it important for a writer to have an introduction or hook at the beginning?

Back

An introduction or hook is important because it makes the reader interested and encourages them to continue reading.

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What do red blood cells give to the body cells and what do body cells give to red blood cells?

Back

Red blood cells give oxygen to the body cells, and body cells give carbon dioxide to red blood cells.

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What are the chambers of the heart called?

Back

The chambers of the heart are called the right atrium, left atrium, right ventricle, and left ventricle.

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What is the function of arteries in the circulatory system?

Back

Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.

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What is the role of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

Veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart from the body.

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What are capillaries and what is their function?

Back

Capillaries are tiny blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste occurs between blood and body cells.

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What is the main function of the heart?

Back

The main function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients while removing waste.

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What is the difference between oxygenated and deoxygenated blood?

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Oxygenated blood is rich in oxygen and is carried from the lungs to the body, while deoxygenated blood is low in oxygen and is carried from the body back to the heart.