The Circulatory Story Vocabulary

Front

What does 'transport' mean?

Back

to carry something from one place to another like a delivery

Front

What is the section in the heart that pumps blood called?

Back

chamber

Front

What does 'component' mean?

Back

a part of a larger system

Front

What is the protective sac that encloses the heart called?

Back

pericardium

Front

What is the system of blood traveling through the body?

Back

circulatory system

Front

What is blood?

Back

A liquid that carries oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells and removes waste.

Front

What are valves in the heart?

Back

Structures that open and close to control blood flow.

Front

What is plasma?

Back

The liquid part of blood that carries cells and nutrients.

Front

What is the function of red blood cells?

Back

To carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the role of white blood cells?

Back

To help the body fight infections.