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What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?
What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?
- To transport blood to and from various tissues of the body (correct)
- To exchange gases between blood and tissues
- To break down nutrients in the bloodstream
- To synthesize hormones for the body
Which of the following is NOT a type of blood vessel in the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following is NOT a type of blood vessel in the cardiovascular system?
- Lymphatic vessels
- Nephrons (correct)
- Capillaries
- Arterioles
Where does the heart receive blood from?
Where does the heart receive blood from?
- Capillaries
- Veins (correct)
- Arteries
- Venules
What is the smallest vessel that delivers blood to capillaries?
What is the smallest vessel that delivers blood to capillaries?
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Which circuit distributes blood between the heart and the lungs?
Which circuit distributes blood between the heart and the lungs?
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In which type of circulation do pulmonary and systemic circulations have only a single plexus of capillaries?
In which type of circulation do pulmonary and systemic circulations have only a single plexus of capillaries?
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