Review of the Circulatory System

This set of flascards help you to review structures and functions of the circulatory system.

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Cards In This Set

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Angina pectoris
Characterized by chest pain that is described as tightening or crushing.
Heart
Blood pumping organ of the circulatory system
Cardiovascular system
A synonym for circulatory system
Blood
Substance in the body made up of plasma and cells;
Arteries
Carry blood away from the heart
Veins
Carry blood back to the heart
Capillaries
Small blood vessels in which food and nutrients are able to be passed on to cells