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18 Cards in this Set
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Where are lymph nodes located?
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Neck, groins, armpits
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What are the functions of the circulatory system?
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-transport oxygen
-rid body of waste -helps maintain body temp -delivers nutrients |
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What does the circulatory system consist of?
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Heart, blood, blood vessels
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What are the parts of the blood?
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Plasma- yellow liquid
Red blood cells-transport O2 White blood cells-protect against disease Platelets-clot blood |
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What is the function of blood vessels?
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To form a continuous system
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What are the three types of blood vessels?
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Veins, arteries, capillaries
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What is anemia?
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Low hemaglobin, which contains iron
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What is the function of the lymphatic system?
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circulates lymph and rids the body of waste
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What is lymph?
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A plasma like fluid that fills the spaces between cells and transports it to the blood stream
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What is the function of the tonsils?
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Act as filter to prevent bacteria from entering the body
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What is the function of the thymus?
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Site of t-cell production
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What is the function of nodes?
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Filtering stations of lymphatic system
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What is the function of spleens?
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Filters blood, removes waste
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What is the function of bone marrow?
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Site of blood cell production
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What is the function of the kidneys?
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Filters blood and waste and the waste is eliminated by urine
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What is the function of the coronary arteries?
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Responsible for transporting nutrients to the heart
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What is the function of the liver?
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Stores nutrients
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What are some blood disorders?
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Mononucleosis, anemia, sickle cell anemia, leukemia
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