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Cardio System Flashcards

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Pulmonary circulation

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Blood without oxygen is sent to lungs to collect oxygen and get rid of CO2.

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Systemic circulation

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Blood that has just received oxygen is pushed out to rest of body to distribute oxygen and nutrients

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Capillaries

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Tiniest of blood vessels which transfer oxygen, nutrients and waste between blood vessels and tissue

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Arteries

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Vessels which carry blood away from heart and contain oxygen

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Veins

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Vessels that bring blood back to heart and have CO2 and waste

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Epicardium

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Outer layer of heart, reduces friction

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