7.7 Flashcards
Circulatory system
1
Q
The circulatory system is responsible for…
A
Transporting blood around your body.
2
Q
Blood is made up of ____ , ____ __________ , ______ and _________ __________.
A
Cells, cell fragments, liquid and dissolved substances.
3
Q
Oxygen is carried by…
A
Red blood cells
4
Q
Carbon dioxide is dissolved in the…
A
Plasma
5
Q
Nutrients and waste are dissolved in the…
A
Plasma
6
Q
Blood cells that travel to bacterial cells to make kill them…
A
White blood cells.
7
Q
Cell fragments that fill the hole when tissue is damaged.
A
Platelets.
8
Q
Arteries….
A
Largest blood vessels with thick muscular walls and carry blood away from the heart.
9
Q
Capillaries…
A
Thin and connect arteries and veins.
10
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Veins…
A
Carry blood back to the heart, and have one way valves.
