CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

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The Circulatory System is one of the organ systems in our body. It is composed of the heart, blood and blood vessels.

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What are the parts of the Circulatory System?

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PARTS OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

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HEART

Key organ of the circulatory system

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Pumps blood throughout the body

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BLOOD

Connective tissue that flows through blood vessels

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Components of Blood

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BLOOD VESSELS

Channels that carry blood throughout the body

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How does the blood flows through the heart and body?

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PULMONARY CIRCULATION

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PULMONARY CIRCULATION

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SYSTEMIC CIRCULATION

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SYSTEMIC CIRCULATION

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RED BLOOD CELLS

- also known as erythrocytes -bring oxygen to the tissues in your body and release carbon dioxide to your lungs for you to exhale.

Taken from: https://www.patientpower.info/navigating-cancer/what-is-the-function-of-red-blood-cells

PLATELETS

- also called thrombocytes small, colorless cell fragments in our blood that form clots and stop or prevent bleeding

Taken from:https://www.fruitflowplus.com/what-affects-blood-circulation-and-platelets/

WHITE BLOOD CELLS

- also called leukocytes - protect you against illness and disease - flow through your bloodstream to fight viruses, bacteria, and other foreign invaders that threaten your health.

Taken from: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20200723/White-blood-cells-and-their-role-in-the-brain.aspx

PLASMA

- the liquid portion of blood. About 55% of our blood is plasma, and the remaining 45% are red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets that are suspended in the plasma

Taken from:https://www.vecteezy.com/vector-art/9097298-medical-science-structure-concept-of-red-blood-and-yellow-plasma-blood-cell-and-its-components-plasma-realistic-with-3d-vector-illustration-on-a-translucent-background