Circulatory System Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Singular
A
atrium
2
Q
Plural
A
atria
3
Q
The smallest type of blood vessel that connects small arteries to small veins.
A
capillary
4
Q
A blood vessel that carries oxygen-poor blood to the heart from tissues and organs in the body.
A
vein
5
Q
A blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to tissues and organs in the body.
A
artery
6
Q
Flaps that are located within the heart that open and close to control the flow of blood. They ensure blood flows in the correct direction, preventing it from flowing backward.
A
valve
7
Q
A wall of tissue that separates the left and right sides of the heart
A
septum
