Circulatory System Vocab.

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Body system that circulates blood and delivers substances to cells, removing waste. **Think Amazon truck**

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circulatory

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Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. (Think A = Away)

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arteries

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Smallest blood vessels for material exchange, connecting arteries and veins. C = connect.

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capillaries

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Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart

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veins

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Fluid that circulates the body carrying oxygen and nourishment

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blood

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Immune cells that fight infections

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white blood cells

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Cells that carry oxygen through the body

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red blood cells

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Muscular organ that pumps blood through the circulatory system

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heart

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Blood component that stops bleeding and forms clots.

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Platelets

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Liquid part of blood carrying WBCs, RBCs, and platelets

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plasma