circulatory system Flashcards by e H | Brainscape

Q

what is a tissue

A

a group of cells with a similar function and structure

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what is plasma

A

liquid with cells floating in it

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what do red blood cells do

A

carry oxygen to cells

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what do white blood cells

A

help fight infection

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what do platelets do

A

clot blood when blood vessels are damaged

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name the blood vessels

A

arteries, veins, capillaries

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what is the function of the artery

A

carry blood away from the heart

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what is the function of the veins

A

carry blood towards the heart

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what is the function of the capillary

A

allows substances to pass in out of blood

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describe the cross section of an artery

A

small lumen thick muscle wall

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describe the cross section of a vein

A

thin muscle wall large lumen

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describe the cross section of a capillary

A

single cell thick

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Q

name the 4 chambers of the heart

A

left ventricle right ventricle and the left atrium and right atrium

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which side is de-oxygenated blood located on

A

left

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which side is oxygenated blood located on

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right

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