circulatory system Flashcards
what does arteries do
carries blood from heart- most arteries carry blood away from the heart that has more oxygen gas than co2
what do veins do
carries blood from the body to the heart- most veins carry blood that has more co2 than oxygen gas
what does the circulatory system include
the heart, blood and blood vessels
what is the purpose of the circulatory system
to transport nutrients, gases and wastes around the body
what is carried to the body cells
oxygen
what is carried away from the body cells
carbon dioxide
what are the 3 parts of the circulatory system
- heart
- blood
- blood vessels
what are blocked arteries
it’s a disease that is caused by a buildup of plague in arteries it is a mixture of fats cholesterol and calcium
why is it important to eat healthy
it protects you against many chronic non communication diseases such as heart diseases, diabetes and cancer
