Basic Circulatory System Terms

Basic Circulatory System Terms

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Biology

6th - 8th Grade

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Jamieson Joyal

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1.

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artery

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A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.

2.

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vein

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A blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart from various parts of the body.

3.

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capillary

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The smallest blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste occurs between blood and tissues.

4.

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Front

heart

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A muscular organ that pumps blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation.

5.

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Front

circulatory system

Back

The system responsible for the circulation of blood and transport of nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hormones throughout the body.