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Question 1

What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

Answer 1

The cardiovascular system functions to transport vital materials between the external environment and the internal fluid environment of the body.

Question 2

What does the cardiovascular system carry?

Answer 2

The cardiovascular system carries oxygen, waste
products, including carbon dioxide; hormones; defense elements; and cells involved in wound healing.

Question 3

What are the main components of the cardiovascular system?

Answer 3

The cardiovascular system consists of the heart and vessels (arteries, capillaries, veins) that transport blood through all parts of the body.

Question 4

What additional vessels does the cardiovascular system include?

Answer 4

The cardiovascular system includes the lymphatic vessels

Question 5

What are lymphatic vessels?

Answer 5

a set of channels that begin in the tissue spaces and return excess tissue fluid to the bloodstream.