Biology Flashcard

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What is a vein?

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A vessel that carries blood to the heart.

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What is plasma?

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The liquid part of the blood; 90 percent of plasma is water.

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What does the term 'circulatory' relate to?

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The circulation of blood.

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What does the septum do?

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Separates the left and right sides of the heart.

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What is a component?

Back

A part of a larger object or system.

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What is an artery?

Back

A vessel that carries blood away from the heart.

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What is blood?

Back

A liquid that circulates in the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients.

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What is the heart?

Back

An organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

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What is oxygenated blood?

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Blood that is rich in oxygen, usually found in arteries.

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What is deoxygenated blood?

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Blood that is low in oxygen, usually found in veins.