The circulatory system Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what is the scientific name for a white blood cell and what do they do
A
leukocyte, kill off body infected cells
2
Q
what is systemic circulation
A
blood from left side of heart, body tissues, to right side of heart
3
Q
what is pulmonary circulation
A
blood from right side of heart to lungs and back into left side
4
Q
what direction and type of blood do arteries carry
A
carry oxygenated blood away from heart (except pulmonary artery)
5
Q
what direction and type of blood do veins carry
A
carry deoxygenated blood to heart (except pulmonary vein)
