Circulatory system Flashcards
Function of the circulatory system
-transport
-temperature regulation
-protection
2 parts of blood
Plasma
Blood Cells
Platelets
function in blood clotting
Antibodies
Protective protein molecules produced by white blood cells to help fight infection/disease
Left atrium
chamber of the heart that the pulmonary vein bring oxygenated blood to
pulse
the rhythm of the heartbeat felt in the arteries near the skin surface eg at the wrist
Circulatory system
Transports nutrients, gases and hormones to cells and removes products
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM ELEMENTS
Blood
Heart
Blood vessels
Right atrium
Chamber in the heart that the vena cava bring deoxygenated blood to
Valves
present between the atrium and ventricle and are responsible for the clicking sound in the heart
Red blood cells
carry oxygen to the heart
Plasma
The liquid part of blood
Septum
The part of the heart that separates the left atrium and ventricle from the right atrium and ventricle
White blood cells
Cells in the blood that fight infection
Right Ventricle
Chamber of the heart that pumps blood to the the lungs
