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What is the main function of the circulatory system?
What is the main function of the circulatory system?
- Carrying excess fluid from capillary beds back to the heart
- Transportation of respiratory gases, delivery of nutrients and hormones, and waste removal (correct)
- Regulation of body temperature and immune function
- Pumping blood through the cardiovascular system
What is the function of the lymphatic system in the circulatory system?
What is the function of the lymphatic system in the circulatory system?
- Transporting oxygen to the cells
- Producing red blood cells
- Regulating blood pressure
- Picking up excess fluid filtered out in capillary beds and returning it to veins (correct)
What comprises most of the formed elements in the blood?
What comprises most of the formed elements in the blood?
- Platelets
- White blood cells (WBCs)
- Red blood cells (RBCs) (correct)
- Plasma
What is the main function of the heart in the circulatory system?
What is the main function of the heart in the circulatory system?
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What is the role of the conduction system in the heart?
What is the role of the conduction system in the heart?
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