Heart
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
What is the liquid portion of blood?
plasma
Structure missing in blood cells (erythrocytes) , that is found in nearly all other cells
These blood vessels carry blood to the heart.
Veins
What blood vessels have thick muscular walls?
Arteries
Where deoxygenated blood enters the heart
right atrium
Platelets
Largest artery in the body
Aorta
These blood vessels take blood away from the heart
Arteries
What chamber sends the blood to the lungs.
Right Ventricle
Heart chamber that pumps oxygenated blood to the body
Left Ventricle
What type of blood is in the pulmonary artery(oxygenated or deoxygenated)
deoxygenated
What is the name of the valve between the right atria and right ventricle
Tricuspid
What is the only vein to carry deoxygenated blood?
Pulmonary vein
Blood vessel that carries blood from the lower body into the right atrium
Inferior vena cava
Blood vessel carrying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium
pulmonary vein
Defend body from pathogens
Another name for red blood cells
erythrocytes
What is the function of valves in the heart?
to stop blood from flowing back
Where are blood cells formed?
Bone Marrow
Name the 4 valves in the heart
Tricuspid Valve, Bicuspid Valve, aortic valve, pulmonary Valve
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What is the function of the capillaries?
Nutrient/Waste exchange. Exchange nutrients, gases, and waste products.
What are the 4 functions of the circulatory system?
Transport oxygen
Transport Waste (CO2)
Transport hormones
Regulate core temperature
What is the protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells called?
Hemoglobin