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7Sci CH3
7th Science CH3 Circulation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| artery | Thick,muscular vessel that transports blood away from the heart |
| atherosclerosis | Condition that results when arteries supplying oxygen and nutrients to the heart become clogged with fatty deposits and calcium build-up |
| blood pressure | Pressure created by the force of blood flowing against the inner walls of arteries, veins, and capillaries |
| hypertension | (High blood pressure) disorder of the circulatory system that can result in organ damage |
| pulse | Rhythmic expansion and contraction of your arteries each time your heart beats |
| vein | Elastic vessels that transport blood back to the heart |