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Which two systems make up the circulatory system?
Which two systems make up the circulatory system?
- Endocrine and immune systems
- Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
- Digestive and nervous systems
- Cardiovascular and lymphatic systems (correct)
What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
- Transport blood away from the heart
- Gas exchange in lungs
- Return blood back to the heart
- Exchange of gases, nutrients, and wastes in tissues (correct)
Which layer of arteries and veins is mostly composed of smooth muscle?
Which layer of arteries and veins is mostly composed of smooth muscle?
- Tunica adventitia
- Tunica intima
- Endothelium
- Tunica media (correct)
What is the main function of blood in the circulatory system?
What is the main function of blood in the circulatory system?
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What is the purpose of pulmonary circulation?
What is the purpose of pulmonary circulation?
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Which two systems make up the circulatory system?
Which two systems make up the circulatory system?
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What is the purpose of pulmonary circulation?
What is the purpose of pulmonary circulation?
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What is the main function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
What is the main function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
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What is the function of the tunica media in arteries and veins?
What is the function of the tunica media in arteries and veins?
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What is the composition of the tunica adventitia (externa) in arteries and veins?
What is the composition of the tunica adventitia (externa) in arteries and veins?
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