Circulatory System

Front

What part of the heart pumps deoxygenated (oxygen-poor) blood?

Back

Right side

Front

What is the heart?

Back

Muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

Front

What is a pulmonary vein?

Back

The blood vessel that carries newly oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.

Front

What are the four main components of blood?

Back

White blood cells (WBCs), red blood cells (RBCs), plasma, and platelets.

Front

What is a vein?

Back

A blood vessel that carries blood TO the heart.

Front

What is the function of red blood cells (RBCs)?

Back

To carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.

Front

What is the function of white blood cells (WBCs)?

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To fight infections and protect the body from disease.

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What is plasma?

Back

The liquid component of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

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What is the role of platelets in the blood?

Back

To help with blood clotting and prevent bleeding.

Front

What is an artery?

Back

A blood vessel that carries blood AWAY from the heart.