Circulatory System Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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atrium
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singular
2
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atria
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plural
3
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A blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to tissues and organs in the body.
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artery -
4
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vein -
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A blood vessel that carries oxygen-poor blood to the heart from tissues and organs in the body.
5
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capillary -
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The smallest type of blood vessel that connects small arteries to small veins.
6
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septum -
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A wall of tissue that separates the left and right sides of the heart
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valve -
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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.
