C2L2 vocab

Front

A muscular pump inside the body that pushes the blood through the blood vessels.

Back

Heart

Front

A group of organs that work together to take air into the body and push it back out.

Back

Respiratory system

Front

Any blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart.

Back

Vein

Front

The system that transports oxygen, nutrients and wastes.

Back

Circulatory system

Front

Any blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to capillaries.

Back

Artery

Front

A tiny blood vessel that connects arteries and veins.

Back

Capillary