Definitions
A type of blood cell that is made in the bone marrow and found in the blood.
Red blood cell
This part pumps the oxygen poor blood to the lungs
The Right Ventricle
What is the purpose of the circulatory system?
To transport oxygen and nutrients to cells throughout the human body.
Defends the body against infections
The white blood cells
The liquid component of your blood that contributes to 55% of your blood's total volume.
Plasma
This part pumps the oxygen rich blood to the body
The Left Ventricle
What is the septum?
It forms a barrier in the four chamber of the heart.
The process of maintaining a stable internal environment.
Homeostasis
Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood toward the heart.
Vein
This part of the heart receives the oxygen rich blood from the lungs and pumps it to the left ventricle.
The Left Atrium
What is the major organ of the circulatory system?
The Heart
Carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
Red blood cells
A blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to tissues and organs in the body.
Artery
This part carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart.
The Veins
What is the Plasma?
Plasma acts as the liquid component of the blood.
Prevents and stops bleeding.
Platelet
A hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation.
Heart
Once the blood leaves the heart it enters this to be carried away
The Arteries
Name 1 essential substance plasma is responsible for transporting
Nutrients,Hormones,Proteins,Antibodies and Electrolytes.
Takes waste products away from tissue
Capillary