Blood and circulation

Front

What is the thick, muscular-walled blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart?

Back

Artery

Front

What is the specialised cell, full of haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood?

Back

Red blood cell

Front

What is the blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart?

Back

Vein

Front

What organ pumps blood around the body?

Back

Heart

Front

What area of the heart controls the rhythm of the heartbeat?

Back

Pacemaker

Front

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

Back

Plasma

Front

What are the small blood vessels where gas exchange occurs?

Back

Capillaries

Front

What type of blood cell helps in fighting infections?

Back

White blood cell

Front

What is the function of platelets in the blood?

Back

To help in blood clotting

Front

What is the term for the process of blood circulation through the body?

Back

Circulatory system