Flashcard on Blood Vessels

Front

Blood normally flows from the capillaries directly into

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small veins

Front

A pulse can be detected most easily in

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an artery

Front

Use the word bank to label each blood vessel: Capillary, Artery, Vein.

Back

Vein, Capillary, Artery

Front

Veins

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Carry blood back toward your heart

Front

Capillaries

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The smallest blood vessels; connect arteries and veins

Front

Which blood component stops the bleeding when you get a cut?

Back

Platelets

Front

Which blood component transports the cells and important substances around the body? Options: Platelets, Plasma, Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells

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Plasma