Download Circulatory System Study Guide

Circulatory System Study Guide
Atrium- Upper chamber of the heart and gets blood from the
lungs
Hemoglobin- the protein in blood –iron and oxygen
Ventricle- Lower chamber of the heart – pumps blood to the body
Artery- blood carried away from the heart
Capillary- smallest blood vessel
Platelet – helps clot blood
Pulse- the measurable movement in a vein or artery caused by
pressure from a heart beat.
Red blood cell- carry oxygen and give blood their color
White blood cell- fights germs and illnesses
Vein- carries blood to the heart
 Be able to label the four chambers of the heart
 Be able to explain who William Harvey was and why he is
important
 Be able to explain a heart attack
 Be able to explain the role of white blood cells
 Be able to explain ways to keep your heart healthy