The Circulatory System Flashcards

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1
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Define plasma

A

Carries cells and transports materials around the body

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2
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Define red blood cells

A

Contain homageoin that transports oxygen

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3
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Define White blood cells

A

Fights infection

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4
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Define platelets

A

Clots blood

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5
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Name the three blood vessels

A

Veins,arteries,capillaries

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6
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Define veins

A

Bring blood to the heart

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7
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Define arteries

A

Bring blood away from the heart

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8
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Definite capillaries

A

Small thin walls that connect arteries and veins.it allows oxygen to leak out and get to cells

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9
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Which blood vessel has a high pressure

A

Arteries

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10
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Which blood vessel has a low pressure

A

Veins

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11
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Which blood vessel has thick walls

A

Arteries

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12
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What is blood made out of

A

Plasma,red blood cells,white blood cells,platelets

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