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The right ventricle transports oxygenated blood to the lungs. |
F |
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What percentage of blood is made up of plasma? |
55% |
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What function do capillaries serve in the cardiovascular system? |
help control body temperature |
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Air is warmed and moisten as it moves through both the mouth and nasal passages. |
T |
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Each lung is fed oxygen by a separate bronchus. |
T |
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All cardiovascular diseases are caused by poor lifestyle choices. |
F |
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Once entering the nose, air moves through both the pharynx and larynx. |
T |
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In the human body, the larynx is attached to the trachea. |
T |
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Nutrients and waste both enter and leave cells through a process called |
diffusion |
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The aorta pumps blood out of the heart to the rest of the body. |
T |
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Both the heart and arteries contract to pump blood throughout the body. |
T |
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Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to capillaries. |
T |
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Plasma prevents the loss of blood by causing clotting. |
F |
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How many chambers does the heart contain? |
4 |
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The human cardiovascular system is considered closed because ______. |
there are no holes for blood to enter or leave the system |
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