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What are the functions of the cardiovascular system?
What are the functions of the cardiovascular system?
- Producing and circulating hormones
- Transporting blood and nutrients throughout the body (correct)
- Assisting in the digestion of food
- Regulating body temperature and pH levels
What is the structure and function of blood vessels?
What is the structure and function of blood vessels?
- Returning deoxygenated blood back to the heart
- Carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart
- Regulating blood pressure and flow (correct)
- Assisting in the production of red blood cells
What is the anatomy of the heart?
What is the anatomy of the heart?
- Five chambers: three atria and two ventricles
- Two chambers: one atrium and one ventricle
- Four chambers: two atria and two ventricles (correct)
- Three chambers: two atria and one ventricle
How is the heartbeat regulated?
How is the heartbeat regulated?
What is blood pressure?
What is blood pressure?
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
Which type of blood vessels is the thickest?
Which type of blood vessels is the thickest?
What is the function of pulmonary circulation?
What is the function of pulmonary circulation?
How is the heartbeat regulated?
How is the heartbeat regulated?
What are common cardiovascular diseases and how can you prevent them?
What are common cardiovascular diseases and how can you prevent them?