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Ch.3 Lesson 4

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

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  • The organ system that moves blood through the body( also known as the cardiovascular system)

HEART

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  • The muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body

ATRIUM

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  • An upper chamber of the human heart o there are two. One on the left side and one on the right side

VENTRICLE

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  • A lower chamber of the human body o there are two. One on the left side and one on the right side.

VALVE

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  • A structure that allows fluids to flow in only one direction

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  • A blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood AWAY from the heart

AORTA

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  • A large artery that carries oxygen-rich blood AWAY from the heart to the rest of the body

VEIN

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  • A blood vessel that transports blood INTO the heart

VENA CAVA

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  • The main vein leading from the body INTO the heart

CAPILLARY

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  • A tiny blood vessel that connects arteries and vein