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Circulatory System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Blood Vessels | Tiny tubes that carry blood |
| Arteries | Carries blood away from heart |
| Veins | Carries blood to heart |
| Capillaries | Exchanges blood |
| Apex | Pointy or bottom part of the heart |
| Base | Top of heart |
| Valves | Controls blood flow |
| Atrium/Atria | Two chambers on the top of the heart |
| Ventricles | Two chambers on the bottom of the heart |
| Septum | Thick wall muscle; located in the middle of the heart; separates the heart into right and left parts |
| Circulation | Movement of blood throughout the heart |