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Components of the Human Circulatory System

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Components of the Human Circulatory System

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What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

To transport nutrients and waste products throughout the body (correct)

To provide oxygen to the body tissues

To regulate body temperature

To distribute hormones throughout the body

What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?

To facilitate the exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste products between the blood and body tissues (correct)

To store blood for future use

To pump blood throughout the body

To transport oxygen-rich blood to the heart

What is the role of the heart in the circulatory system?

To regulate the flow of blood throughout the body

To produce red blood cells

To filter impurities from the blood

To pump blood throughout the body, with the right side pumping oxygen-depleted blood to the lungs and the left side pumping oxygen-rich blood to the body tissues (correct)

What is the main difference between arteries and veins?

Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood towards the heart Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the valves in veins?

To prevent the backward flow of blood Signup and view all the answers

How many chambers does the heart consist of?

Four Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of valves within the heart?

To ensure one-way flow of blood and prevent backflow Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of blood?

Myoglobin Signup and view all the answers

Which component of blood is primarily responsible for blood clotting?

Platelets (thrombocytes) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason unicellular organisms do not require a circulatory system?

Their small size allows efficient exchange of gases and nutrients directly with the environment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following unicellular organisms obtains energy through photosynthesis?

Algae Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors regulates the circulatory system in multicellular organisms?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers