circulatory system Flashcards
are small, colorless cell fragments in our blood that form clots and stop or prevent bleeding.
platelets/thrombocytes
is the liquid component of your blood that contributes to 55% of your blood’s total volume and is necessary to help your body recover from injury, distribute nutrients, remove waste and prevent infection
plasma
Contains Oxygen & Nutrients Bright red Found in arteries
H/L to body
oxygenated blood
Contains Carbon dioxide & Waste
Dark red
Found in veins
Body to H/L
deoxygenated blood
is to deliver blood to the organs and tissues in your body.
blood vessels
carry blood from the rest of the body back towards the heart
veins
carry blood away from the heart towards the rest of the body
arteries
are the smallest blood vessels that move blood to and from the cells of the body
capillaries
pump blood throughout the body
heart
(receive incoming blood)
upper chamber
prevent the backward flow of blood.
valves
Separates the right ventricle from
the pulmonary artery.
pulmonary valve
Separates the top right chamber (right atrium) from the bottom
Tricuspid valve
Separates the left ventricle from the
aorta.
aortic valve
Separates the top left chamber (left atrium) from the bottom left chamber (left ventricle).
mitral valve