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What is the primary role of red blood cells?
What is the primary role of red blood cells?
Which vessel is typically responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood?
Which vessel is typically responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood?
What main function do valves serve within the heart?
What main function do valves serve within the heart?
What component of blood is responsible for clotting and wound repair?
What component of blood is responsible for clotting and wound repair?
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Which circuit is involved in the blood flow between the heart and lungs?
Which circuit is involved in the blood flow between the heart and lungs?
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Study Notes
Circulatory System
- Main organ: The heart
- Blood vessels: Arteries, veins, and capillaries
- Red blood cells function: Carry oxygen from lungs to body and carbon dioxide back to lungs
- Largest artery: Aorta
- Vein blood type: Deoxygenated blood (except pulmonary veins, which carry oxygenated blood)
- Liquid component of blood: Plasma
- Structure preventing backflow in heart: Valves
- Normal blood pressure range: Approximately 120/80 mmHg
- Platelets function: Blood clotting and wound repair
- Circuit carrying blood between heart and lungs: Pulmonary circulation
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Test your knowledge of the circulatory system, including the roles of the heart, blood vessels, and blood components. This quiz will cover key concepts such as blood pressure and the functions of red blood cells and platelets. Perfect for students studying biology or health sciences.
