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Circulatory System
Circulation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Atrium | The two top chambers of the heart |
| Ventricle | The two bottom chambers of the heart |
| Coronary circulation | Circulation of the cells of the heart |
| Pulmonary circulation | Circulation from the heart to the lungs and back |
| Systemic circulation | Circulation to the organs and cells of the body |
| Artery | Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart |
| Vein | Blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart |
| Capillary | Blood vessels that connect arteries and veins |
| Aorta | The largest artery in the body |
| Inferior Vena Cava | Vein that returns blood from the lower body |
| Superior Vena Cava | Vein that returns blood from the upper body |
| White blood cells | Component of blood that fights infection |
| Red blood cells | Component of blood that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide and hemoglobin |
| Platelets | Component of blood that causes blood to clot |
| Plasma | Liquid component of blood |