Circulatory system in Humans

Front

Pumps oxygen-poor blood to the lungs

Back

Right Ventricle

Front

Receives blood from the body that is low in oxygen and high in carbon dioxide

Back

Right Atrium

Front

Receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs

Back

Left Atrium

Front

Pumps the oxygen-rich blood to all parts of the body

Back

Left Ventricle

Front

Carries the blood from the ventricle to the body
Options: Aorta, Atrium, Valve, Septum

Back

Aorta

Front

This is the thickest of the blood vessels. It leads away from the heart.

Back

arteries

Front

This blood vessel has valves to prevent the back flow of blood. Options: veins, capillaries, arteries

Back

veins

Front

This type of blood vessel is the thinnest and allows for the transfer of nutrients and oxygen to the cells of the body. Options: veins, capillaries, arteries

Back

capillaries

Front

This type of blood cell is responsible for fighting disease.

Back

white blood cell

Front

What is the straw colored liquid portion of the blood that carries dissolved nutrients?

Back

plasma