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What is the function of the bicuspid valve (mitral) in the heart?
Allows blood to flow from the left atrium into the left ventricle and prevents backflow
Which component of blood carries oxygen to the body's organs and tissues?
Hemoglobin
What is the function of the superior vena cava in the circulatory system?
Returns deoxygenated blood to the right atrium from the head and arms
Which blood cells help fight infection and diseases?
White blood cells
What is the main function of arteries in the circulatory system?
Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body
Which component of blood is a network that connects arteries and veins?
Capillaries
Learn about the different chambers of the heart and major blood vessels, including the functions of the left and right ventricles, atriums, aorta, and vena cava. Understand how blood is pumped through the heart to the rest of the body.
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