Science chapter 13 Flashcards
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Atrium
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One of two upper chambers of the heart
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Circulate
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To move in in a repeated
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Ventricle
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One of two lower chambers of the heart
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Valve
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A flap of tissue that prevents the back flow of blood
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Deoxygenated
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Lacking oxygen
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Oxygenated
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Rich in oxygen
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Plasma
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The liquid portion of the blood
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Red blood cell
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A cell that delivers oxygen to body cells
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White blood cell
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A cell that defends the body against diseases
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Platelet
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A cell fragment that helps clot the blood
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Cardiovascular system
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The system of vessels and organs that transport materials around the body
