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What is the primary role of arteries in the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary role of arteries in the cardiovascular system?
- Regulate body temperature
- Transport deoxygenated blood back to the heart
- Deliver oxygenated blood away from the heart (correct)
- Remove waste products from tissues
Which of the following conditions is NOT classified as a common cardiovascular disorder?
Which of the following conditions is NOT classified as a common cardiovascular disorder?
- Asthma (correct)
- Heart failure
- Arrhythmias
- Coronary artery disease
What complications can arise due to cardiovascular disorders?
What complications can arise due to cardiovascular disorders?
- Enhanced oxygen supply to tissues
- Improved metabolic rate
- Increased immunity and resistance to infections
- Chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue (correct)
What is a significant consequence of heart failure in the context of cardiovascular function?
What is a significant consequence of heart failure in the context of cardiovascular function?
Which component of the cardiovascular system is primarily involved in regulating body temperature?
Which component of the cardiovascular system is primarily involved in regulating body temperature?
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Cardiovascular system function
Cardiovascular system function
Delivers oxygen and nutrients; removes waste; regulates temperature, through constant blood circulation.
Artery function
Artery function
Carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.
Heart's role
Heart's role
Pumps blood through the body’s circulatory system.
Cardiovascular disorders
Cardiovascular disorders
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Stroke
Stroke
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