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| What does the circulatory system do for our body? |
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Definition
| Carries blood throughout the body to our cells. Delivers nutrients and takes away waste products. |
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| What is our lungs' role in the circulatory system? |
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| Blood is pumped to the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide is diffused through the capillaries. |
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| What are the three main parts of the circulatory system? |
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Definition
| Blood, blood vessels and the heart. |
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| What is the pathway of a drop of blood throughout the body? |
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Definition
| Right atrium-right ventricle-both lungs-left atrium-left ventricle-aorta-the body cells. |
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| What kind of muscle tissue is the heart made out of? |
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| What are the names of the four hollow chambers? |
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Definition
| Right atrium, left atrium, left ventricle, right ventricle |
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| What is the point of valves? |
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Definition
| To make sure your blood doesn't flow backwards. |
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| Which atrium has deoxygenated blood? |
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| Where does blood go after it leaves the right ventricle? |
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Definition
| Pulmonary artery and then both your lungs. |
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| Where does blood go after it leaves the left ventricle? |
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Definition
| Aorta and then your entire body. |
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