Human Respiratory/Circulatory Systems

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Atrium

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the upper chamber in the heart from which blood moves

Front

Blood

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a body fluid that moves materials throughout the body

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Respiratory System

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The set of organs that function together to move gases in and out of the body.

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Circulatory System

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The organ system that moves blood throughout the body.

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Oxygen

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a colorless, odorless gas necessary for life

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Heart

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The organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

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Veins

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Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.

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Arteries

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Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.

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Capillaries

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Tiny blood vessels where oxygen and nutrients are exchanged with cells.

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Red Blood Cells

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Cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide back to the lungs.