Transport Systems - Animals Flashcards
1
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The Atrium
A
The upper two chambers of the heart
2
Q
Ventricle
A
The lower two chambers of the heart
3
Q
Valve
A
A structure that prevents backflow of the blood
4
Q
Aorta
A
The largest artery in the body
5
Q
Vena Cava
A
The largest Vein in the body
6
Q
Pulmonary Artery
A
The blood vessel that takes blood to the lungs
7
Q
Pulmonary Vein
A
The blood vessel that takes blood from the lungs to the heart
8
Q
Vein
A
A blood vessel that takes blood towards the heart
9
Q
Capillary
A
Tiny blood vessels that allow exchange of materials.
