Circulatory System

Front

Artery

Back

Largest blood vessel, takes blood away from the heart

Front

Capillary

Back

Smallest blood vessel, allows for gas exchange

Front

Vein

Back

Blood vessel that takes blood back to the heart and contains valves to prevent back flow

Front

Red Blood Cell

Back

Component of blood that transports oxygen, contains hemoglobin, no nucleus

Front

Hemoglobin

Back

Iron continuing portion of blood that binds to oxygen so it can be transported throughout the body

Front

White Blood Cell

Back

Fight infections, contain nucleus, largest in size

Front

Plasma

Back

Liquid portion of blood, transports waste and nutrients

Front

Platelets

Back

Clotting portion of blood, traps red blood cells by releasing fibrin and forming scabs