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Systems 3.4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Circulatory System | An organ system that transports needed materials to cells and removes wastes. |
| Artery | A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart. |
| Capillary | A tiny blood vessel where substances are exchanged between the blood and the body cells. |
| Vein | A blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart. |
| Lymph | Fluid that travels through the lymphatic system consisting of water, white blood cells, and dissolved materials. |
| Bronchi | The passages that direct air into the lungs |
| Alveoli | Tiny sacs of lung tissue specialized for the movement of gases between air and blood. |
| Excretion | The process by which wastes are removed from the body. |
| Nephron | Small filtering structure found in the kidneys that removes wastes from blood and produces urine. |