Cardiovasuclar System Flashcards
1
Q
Arteries
A
Carry blood away from the heart
2
Q
Veins
A
Carry blood to the heart
3
Q
Capillaries
A
Gases and other substances are exchanged across the walls of a capillary
4
Q
Red blood cells
A
Transport oxygen CO2
5
Q
White blood cells
A
They’re larger, have a nucleas, and fight infections
6
Q
Platelets
A
Aid in clotting
7
Q
Lymphatic system
A
Organ system consisting of lymphatic vessels and lymphatic organs. Transport lymph and and lipids
