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12 Cards in this Set
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Circulatory System |
Circulates blood, oxygen and other essential materials. |
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Arteries |
Carries blood away from the heart to the tissues and organs. |
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Veins |
Returns blood from the tissues and organs to the heart. |
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Capillaries |
Small tubes the connect arteries and veins. |
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Heart |
A muscular organ that pumps blood through the vessels. |
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Blood |
Liquid body tissue |
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Plasma |
Liquid part of blood |
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Red Blood Cells |
Most numerous cells in blood. Carry O2 & CO2 |
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Platelets |
Cell fragments. Functions as blood clotting agents. |
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White Blood Cells |
Protect the body against disease. |
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Immune System |
A system of cells that fight off diseases. |
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Antibodies |
Causes antigens to stick together. |
