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What is the main organ of the circulatory system?

The heart.

Name the three types of blood vessels.

Arteries, veins, and capillaries.

What is the function of red blood cells?

To carry oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

What is the largest artery in the human body?

Aorta. Signup and view all the answers

What type of blood do veins typically carry?

Deoxygenated blood (except for the pulmonary veins, which carry oxygenated blood). Signup and view all the answers

What is the liquid component of blood called?

Plasma. Signup and view all the answers

What structure prevents the backflow of blood in the heart?

Valves. Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal blood pressure range for an adult?

Approximately 120/80 mmHg. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of platelets?

To help in blood clotting and wound repair. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the circuit that carries blood between the heart and lungs?

Pulmonary circulation. Signup and view all the answers

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Circulatory System

Main organ: The heart
Blood vessel types: Arteries, veins, and capillaries
Red blood cell function: Carry oxygen from lungs to body and carbon dioxide back to lungs
Largest artery: Aorta
Vein function (typically): Carry deoxygenated blood, except for pulmonary veins which carry oxygenated blood
Liquid component of blood: Plasma
Structure preventing backflow in heart: Valves
Normal blood pressure range (adult): Approximately 120/80 mmHg
Platelet function: Blood clotting and wound repair
Blood circuit between heart and lungs: Pulmonary circulation

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Test your knowledge on the circulatory system, focusing on the heart, blood vessels, and their functions. This quiz covers major topics such as blood circulation, oxygen transport, and blood components. Perfect for students learning human anatomy and physiology.