Blood & Body
T/F – Red blood cells carry oxygen to your body.
True
What is the yellow part of blood that carries nutrients?
Plasma
What is a hurricane?
A large storm with strong winds and heavy rain
What causes a hurricane to form?
Warm ocean water and wind
T/F – Capillaries are the biggest blood vessels in the body.
False
What part of the body pumps blood?
The heart
What are small tubes that carry blood throughout the body?
Blood vessels
What is a tsunami?
A huge ocean wave caused by an earthquake
What causes a tsunami?
Earthquakes, landslides, or volcanoes under the ocean
What does blood pressure tell doctors?
How hard your heart is working
Which blood vessels carry blood back to the heart?
Veins
What organ removes waste from the blood?
Kidneys
What is one danger from hurricanes?
flooding, wind, rain
Where do hurricanes usually form?
Over warm ocean water
What type of blood cell carries oxygen?
Red blood cells
What do white blood cells do?
Fight infections and keep you healthy
What word describes the red liquid in your body that carries oxygen, nutrients, and waste?
Blood
When is hurricane season?
Fall
Where do tsunamis usually start?
Deep in the ocean
What is one role of the circulatory system?
To move oxygen and nutrients through the body
Which organ adds oxygen to your blood and removes carbon dioxide?
The lungs
What system moves blood through your body using your heart and blood vessels?
Circulatory system
What kind of storm has a funnel shape and touches the ground?
Tornado
How long can hurricanes last?
A few hours to weeks
How long do tsunamis usually last?
A few seconds to minutes