Science Q1, W1 - Organs of the Circulatory and Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
is the organ that pumps blood to the different parts of the body
A
The Heart
2
Q
receiving chambers of the heart
A
Atria
3
Q
the pumping chambers of the heart
A
ventricles
4
Q
pumps blood to the lungs for oxygenation
A
right ventricle
5
Q
pumps blood to all parts of the body
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left ventricle
6
Q
largest vein
A
Vena cava
7
Q
largest artery
A
Aorta
8
Q
right side vessel
A
tricuspid valve
9
Q
left side vessel
A
mitral valve
10
Q
transports blood coming away from the heart
A
arteries
11
Q
transports blood coming back to the heart
A
veins
12
Q
smallest blood vessels
A
Capillaries
13
Q
erythrocytes, transports gases especially oxygen to all parts of the body
A
Red Blood Cells
14
Q
Leukocytes, fight infection
A
White blood cells
15
Q
thrombocytes, seal up wounds, blood clotting
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Platelets
