Circulatory System Flashcards

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What is the function of the circulatory system?

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Using blood To transport oxygen, nutrients and hormones to your bodies cells to give you energy

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What are the components of the circulatory system?

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The heart, blood vessels, veins, arteries, and blood

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Difference between the veins, capillaries and arteries?

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Veins carry blood towards the heart
Arteries carry blood away from the heart
Capillaries connect the veins and arteries

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Red blood cells vs White blood cells

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Red blood cells pick up oxygen from the lungs and transports it to cells

White blood cells help fight bacteria and viruses

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