Understanding the Circulatory System

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Circulatory System

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Body's transport system for blood

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Heart

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Pumps blood throughout the body

Front

Arteries

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Carry blood away from the heart

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Veins

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Carry blood to the heart

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Capillaries

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Tiny blood vessels for exchange of substances

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Blood

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Fluid that circulates in the circulatory system

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Red Blood Cells

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Carry oxygen to body cells

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White Blood Cells

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Fight infections

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Platelets

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Help in blood clotting

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Plasma

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Liquid part of blood