Questions and Answers
What is the main function of the circulatory system?
Which blood vessel takes blood away from the heart?
What is the name of the largest blood vessel in the body?
Which valve allows blood to fill the right atrium?
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Which vessel carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart?
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Study Notes
Circulatory System
- The circulatory system is responsible for delivering oxygen to the body to keep it functioning.
Blood Vessels
- Arteries transport blood away from the heart.
- The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body.
Pulmonary System
- The pulmonary artery carries blood containing carbon dioxide.
- The pulmonary vein, on the other hand, carries blood containing oxygen.
Vena Cava
- The inferior vena cava is located in the lower part of the body.
- The superior vena cava is located in the upper part of the body.
Heart Valves
- The tricuspid valve allows blood to fill the right atrium.
- The bicuspid valve allows blood to fill the left atrium.
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Learn about the different parts of the circulatory system, including arteries, veins, and heart valves, and their roles in delivering oxygen and removing carbon dioxide from the body.
