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5th Grade Health Study Guide
Chap. 1: “Your Transportation System”
Test Date:
Wednesday, March 16th
Important Facts:
1. Plasma –
a. the part of your blood that carries digested food.
b. the liquid part of your blood
2. Scab – a blood clot on your skin
3. Veins – carry blood to your heart
4. White blood cells – fight off infection
5. Platelets – help the clotting of the blood
6. A child has about three quarts of blood
7. Antibodies help fight pathogens (germs)
8. Capillaries – the smallest blood vessels
Be able to label the parts of the heart:
aorta
right atrium
left atrium
pulmonary artery
right ventricle
left ventricle
upper vena cava
lower vena cava
Parts of the Circulatory System:
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ventricle – a lower chamber of the heart
valves – little door-like flaps
atrium – an upper chamber of the heart
aorta – the largest artery in the body
pulmonary artery – supplies blood to the lungs
venae cavae – two large veins that enter the heart
Important facts:
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blood pressure – the pressure of blood against the arteries
cardiac muscle – another name for the heart
circulation – the flow of blood throughout the body
pulse – the expanding of arteries after each heartbeat
varicose vein – an enlarged, painful vein
Iron gives red blood cells their color
Our bodies need one full day of rest each week
Blood travels through 60,000 miles of pipeline in our bodies
Two things that help keep the heart healthy:
a. rest
b. exercise