Circulatory System

Front

What are small blood vessels that diffuse oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients?

Back

Capillaries

Front

What condition is caused by cholesterol and plaque buildup on vessel walls, leading to heart attack and stroke?

Back

Heart disease

Front

What type of blood cell delivers oxygen to body cells and is made in the bone marrow?

Back

Red blood cell

Front

What disease involves mis-shaped red blood cells that clog capillaries?

Back

Sickle-cell anemia

Front

Which system is responsible for making white blood cells?

Back

Lymphatic system

Front

What is the main organ that pumps blood throughout the body?

Back

Heart

Front

What are the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart?

Back

Arteries

Front

What are the blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart?

Back

Veins

Front

What is the liquid component of blood that carries cells, nutrients, and waste?

Back

Plasma

Front

What type of blood cell helps fight infections?

Back

White blood cell