Circulatory System – Flashcards
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how many chambers does a human heart have
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circulation
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the movement of blood through the heart and body is called
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valves closing
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the beating sound your heart makes comes from
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ventricles
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the atria are the upstairs chambers and the downstairs chambers are called the
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septum
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this wall separates the left and the right side
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valves
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these act like doors that control blood flow from the heart
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kidneys
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this organ removes waste from the blood
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exercising
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you can keep your heart strong and healthy by
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veins
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these tubes carry blood back to the heart
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red blood cells
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name the most common type of blood cells that contain hemoglobin and carry oxygen
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capillaries
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which blood vessels allow exchange of gasses and nutrients between blood and the body cells
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arteries, veins and capillaries
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what are 3 main types of blood vessels in the human body
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heart, blood vessels and blood
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what are 3 main parts of the circulatory system
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white blood cells
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type of blood cells that defend the body against germs and foreign material
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lungs
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human heart pumps blood to which organ for oxygenation
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arteries
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which type of blood vessels carries blood away from the heart to rest of the body
