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blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. |
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tiny blood vessels that allow the exchange of gases, nutrients, hormones, and other molecules in the blood. |
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vessels that carry the blood back to the heart. |
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flap of tissue that ensures that the blood or fluid that passes through does not flow back. |
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a system of the body that collects and recycles fluids leaked from the circulatory system and is involved in fighting infections. |
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the liquid portion of blood. |
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cells in the blood that carries oxygen. |
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a condition in which the oxygen-carrying ability of the blood is reduced. |
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cells whose primary job is to defend the body against disease. |
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cell fragments that have an important role in the clotting of blood. |
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the primary blood types of A, B, AB, and O. |
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antigen on the surface of red blood cells. |
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chambers that receive blood returning to the heart. |
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walled chambers that pump blood away from the heart. |
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collects all of the oxygen-poor blood from the body. |
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the largest artery of the body. |
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carry freshly oxygenated blood to the heart muscle. |
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embedded in the upper wall of the right atrium. |
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exerted by blood as it moves through blood vessels. |
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series of pressure waves within an artery caused by the contractions of the Left ventricle. |
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occurs when an area of the heart muscle dies and stops working. |
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an area of the brain dies. |
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serves as a passage way for air and food. |
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voice box located in the neck. |
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a long, straight tube in the chest cavity. |
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the trachea divided into two smaller tubes. |
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the smallest bronchioles end in clusters of air sacs. |
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a powerful muscle nested in the bottom of the rib cage. |
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