Circulatory System

Front

Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.

Back

Arteries

Front

The _____ is the largest artery in the body.

Back

Aorta

Front

Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per ______.

Back

minute

Front

These blood cells help fight infection and other diseases.

Back

White Blood Cells

Front

What is the liquid part of blood?

Back

Plasma

Front

____ help form clots to stop bleeding.

Back

Platelets

Front

Blood vessels that carry blood to the heart.

Back

Veins

Front

The upper part of the heart is made up of two chambers called what?

Back

Atria

Front

What are the tiniest blood vessels?

Back

Capillaries

Front

The bottom part of the heart is divided into two chambers called what?

Back

Ventricles