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This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary from Unit 5 of the science lesson, focusing on terms related to the cardiovascular system.
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arteries
Large blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
arteriosclerosis
A condition that happens when the walls of the arteries thicken and become less flexible.
atria
The two upper chambers of the heart.
cardiovascular
Having to do with the body system that includes the heart and blood vessels.
components
Parts.
deprive
To take something away from.
essential
Absolutely necessary.
hemoglobin
A substance in red blood cells that helps carry oxygen throughout the body.
platelets
Pieces of cells that promote blood clotting.
plaque
A hard substance that builds up in blood vessels and limits the flow of blood.
plasma
The liquid that transports the solid parts of the blood.
pressures
Forces made by one thing against another.
pulmonary
Related to or affecting the lungs.
systemic
Related to or affecting all parts of the body except the lungs.
ventricles
The two lower chambers of the heart.
venules
Small blood vessels that connect capillaries to veins.