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Cardiovascular System-

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A collection of organs that transports blood to and from you body cells; the organs in this system include the heart, the arteries and the veins.

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Blood-

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A connective tissue made up of platelets, white blood cells, red blood cells, and plasma.

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Arteries-

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Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.

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Capillaries-

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The smallest blood vessels.

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Veins-

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Blood vessels that direct blood to the heart.

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Pulmonary Circulation-

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The circulation of blood between the heart and lungs.

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Systemic Circulation-

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The circulation of blood between the heart and the body (excluding the lungs)

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Blood Pressure-

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The amount of force exerted by blood on the inside walls of a blood vessel.

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Lymphatic System-

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A collection of organs that collect extracellular fluid and return it to the blood; the organs in this system include lymph nodes and the lymphatic vessels.

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Lymph-

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The fluid particles absorbed into lymph capillaries.

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Lymph Nodes-

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Small, bean-shaped organs that contain small fibers that work like nets to remove particles from the lymph.

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Thymus-

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A lymph organ that produces lymphocytes.

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Spleen-

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An organ that filters blood and produces lymphocytes.

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Tonsils-

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Small masses of soft tissue located at the back of the nasal cavity, on the inside of the throat, and at the back of the tongue.