| Anatomy and Flow | Components of the Circulatory System | Components of Blood | The Lymphatic System |
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What is right
The side of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood through the super and inferior vena cava
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What are arteries
Have thick muscular walls to with stand blood pressure
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What are red blood cells
The cell that makes up 44% of blood
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What are helper T cells
The lymphocytes that alert other lymphocytes of a foreign invader
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What is the left ventricle
The compartment that pushes blood out to the rest of the body
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What are veins
Have one way valves to keep blood moving in the right direction
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What are white blood cells
The cells in the body responsible for an immune response
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What are macrophages
The cells that kill invaders via phagocytosis
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What is the septum
This part separates the right side from the left side
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What are capillaries
Are the site for transfer of nutrients and gasses
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What are platelets
The cells in the body responsible for clotting
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What are B cells
The cells that mature in the bone marrow
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What are the pulmonary arteries
The blood vessel that leads blood to the lungs
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What is vasodialation
The bod's natural response to keep itself cool
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What is plasma
The liquid that blood cells are suspended in
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What are memory T cells
The cell that remains in the body in case the antigen is encountered again
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What is the sinoatrial node
It is considered the pace maker of the heart
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What is vasoconstriction
The body's natural response to keep itself warm
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What are red blood cells
The cell that contains hemoglobin
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What are antigens
The proteins on the surface of molecules that identify them
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