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Circulatory System
Circulation
Question | Answer |
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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 |