The circulation system

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Flashcards on The circulation system, created by Bob Read on 24/05/2017.
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Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart? arteries
Which blood vessels carry blood back to the heart? veins
What is the largest artery in the body? the aorta
How many chambers are there in the heart? four
What is the average heart beat per minute? 70 bpm
How big is the heart? About the size of your fist.
Why is the blood in arteries bright red? It is high in oxygen.
Why is the blood in veins bluish in colour? Most of the oxygen has been taken out.
Why are the walls of arteries thick and elastic? The blood in arteries is under high pressure.
Why are the walls of veins thinner than arteries? The blood in veins is only under a low pressure.
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