Circulatory & lymphatic system Flashcards

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1
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carry oxygen and nutrients to every cell of the body

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human circulatory system

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2
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circulatory system is consists of the

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3
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muscular pump

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heart

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4
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transport oxygen depleted blood from the heart to lungs

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pulmonary

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5
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carries oxygenated blood from the heart organs and tissues

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systemic circulation

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6
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river of life

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blood

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7
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or ethroytes most abundant in human cell

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red blood cells

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7
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leukocytes keeping the body healthy

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white blood cells

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8
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important in blood clotting

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platelets

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9
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main component of blood consists mostly of water

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plasma

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10
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is carried throughout the body by vast network blood

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blood vessels

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11
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largest diameter
move blood away from the heart

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arteries

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12
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move blood with waste toward the heart

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veins

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13
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arteries and veins are connected by small blood vessels called

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capillaries

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14
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smallest diameter

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capillaries

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15
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network pf very small tubes

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lymphatic system

16
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a bio-lobed pinkish grey organ

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thymus gland

17
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small lumps of tissue

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lymph nodes

17
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masses of lymphodial tissue embedded in mucouse ,embrance of pharnyx

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tonsils

18
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gelatinous tissue

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bone marrow