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circulatory system
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pumps blood throughout the body to deliver oxygen and nutrients and takes away carbon dioxide and wastes
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heart
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pumps blood
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artery
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blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
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vein
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blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart
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capillary
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smallest blood vessel that connects arteries and veins where transfer of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and wastes take place
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blood
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red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, platelets
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red blood cells
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carries oxygen and iron (hemoglobin)
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white blood cells
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fight germs
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plasma
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liquid part of blood
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platelets
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help form blood clots
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