circulatory system Flashcards
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artery - A blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to tissues and organs in the body.
vein - A blood vessel that carries oxygen-poor blood to the heart from tissues and organs in the body.
capillary - The smallest type of blood vessel that connects small arteries to small veins.
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A wall of tissue that separates the left and right sides of the heart
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septum
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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.
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valve
