Circulatory System Flashcards
1
Q
Arteries
A
Carry blood away from the Heart
2
Q
Veins
A
Carry blood to the heart
3
Q
Capillaries
A
It is where the transfer of blood occurs. Some gases are even exchanged as well as nutrients and proteins.
4
Q
Vein Valves
A
Stop blood rushing into the heart
5
Q
Oxygenated Blood
A
Blood cells that have oxygen in them
6
Q
White Blood Cells
A
Help to protect your body from diseases
7
Q
Red Blood Cells
A
Carry oxygen around the body from the heart to the other organs and cells.
8
Q
Platelets
A
Helps clott the blood
9
Q
Plasma
A
Is the liquid which carries the platelets, white blood cells and red blood cells.
10
Q
Deoxygenated
A
Blood cells that contain no oxygen
