Circulatory System Study review with Verified Solutions

Circulatory System Study review with
Verified Solutions
Circulatory System - ANS -The group of organs and tissues that transport essential
materials to body cells and remove their waste products.



Artery - ANS -A type of blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to all parts
of the body.



Vein - ANS -A type of blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart from all parts
of the body.



Capillary - ANS -A type of blood vessel that provides body cells with blood and
connects arteries (arterioles) with veins (venules). The exchange of oxygen and carbon
dioxide takes place there.



Pulmonary Circulation - ANS -Circulation that carries blood from the heart, through
the lungs, and back to the heart.



Systemic Circulation - ANS -Circulation that sends oxygen-rich blood to all the body
tissues except the lungs.



Plasma - ANS -The watery portion of the blood.



Blood Pressure - ANS -The force of blood pushing against the walls of the blood
vessels.
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