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Circulatory System
Essential Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Circulatory System | a group of organs that allow blood to transport (carry) substances to the cells of the body |
| 3 types of blood cells | Red, White and Platelets |
| Where are most blood cells found? | In the bone marrow |
| Name the 3 vessels | Arteries, Veins and Capillaries |
| The Heart | The Heart is made of cardiac muscle and pumps blood around the body |
| Parts of the Heart | Vena Cava, Pulmonary Artery, Aorta, Pulmonary Vein, Septum, Left Atrium, Left Ventricle, Right Atrium, Right Ventricle |