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18 Cards in this Set
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What is another name for the circulatory system?
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Cardiovascular system
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Name 3 items that are moved through the blood.
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Oxygen, food and waste products.
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What is the heart?
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A muscle that acts as a pump for the circulatory system.
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What are the tubes in the circulatory system?
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Blood vessels
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Name the 3 types of blood vessels.
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Arteries, veins and capillaries.
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What blood vessels carry oxygen away from the heart?
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Arteries
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What blood vessels carry blood to the heart?
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Veins
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What are the tiny blood vessels that deliver oxygen to the body cells?
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Capillaries
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What is blood pressure?
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The force of blood pushing against the blood vessel walls.
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What is the liquid part of blood?
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Plasma
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Name the 3 solid parts of the blood.
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Red blood cells
White blood cells Platelets |
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What is the function of the red blood cells?
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Carry oxygen
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What is the function of the white blood cells?
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Destroy germs and fight infections.
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What is the function of platelets?
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Helps to form blood clots
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What is the function of the circulatory system?
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The system moves blood to and from the tissues.
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What is a blood transfusion?
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Transferring lost blood from one person to another.
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Where is donated blood stored?
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In a blood bank.
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List 5 ways to take care of your circulatory system.
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Eat well
Exercise Avoid alcohol and drugs Maintain a healthy diet Play safely |
