Circulatory System Flashcards
1
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White blood cells
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The blood cells involved in fighting disease
2
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Red blood cells
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The blood cells involved in carrying oxygen to other cells
3
Q
The heart
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The organ that pumps blood around the body
4
Q
Veins
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The blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart
5
Q
Arteries
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Blood vessels that take blood away from the heart
6
Q
Circulatory system
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The body system that takes nutrients around the body and fights diseases
7
Q
Capillary
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Minute tubes that carrying blood to body cells