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artery | vessel that carries blood away from the heart |
atrium | upper chamber of the heart |
capillary | microscopic blood vessel that connects arteries and veins |
hemoglobin | chemical that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood |
lymph node | organ that filters out microorganisms and foreign materials |
lymphocyte | white blood cell carried in the lymphatic system |
plasma | liquid part of the blood that carries nutrients and minerals |
pulmonary circulation | flow of blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart |
systemic circulation | flow of blood from the heart to other organs and tissues except heart and lungs |
ventricle | lower chamber of the heart |