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15 Cards in this Set
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Plaque |
A hard substance that builds up in the blood vessels and limits the flow of blood. |
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Atria |
the two top chambers of the heart |
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Arteriosclerosis |
A condition that happens when the walls of the arteries become thick and not as flexible. |
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Platelets |
Pieces of cells that prevent blood from clotting |
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Arteries |
Large blood vessels that are in charge of carrying blood away form the heart ( They carry clean blood) |
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Systemic |
Relating to or effecting the body |
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Components |
Parts |
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Pulmonary |
Relating to or effecting the lungs |
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Venules |
Small blood vessels that connect capillaries to veins |
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Hemoglobin |
Substance that is found in red blood cells that helps carries oxygen throughout the body |
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Deoxygenated |
Having the oxygen removed |
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Ventricles |
The two lower chambers of the heart |
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Infections |
Diseases caused by germs entering part of the body |
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Cardiovascular |
The body system that includes; Heart, Boold, and Blood Vessels |
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Multicellular |
Made up of many cells |
