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Circulatory System (Grades 5 to 7)

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antibodies atria heart pulse ventricles

antigens blood hemoglobin red blood cells white blood cells

aorta blood vessels plasma valves

arteries capillaries platelets veins

Matching
Match each definition with a word. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. These are the cells that contain hemoglobin and carry oxygen in the blood. These are the tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins. This is the red liquid that is carried by blood vessels throughout the body. These are the large blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. These are the tiny blood cells that stop bleeding. This is what makes the blood red. It carries oxygen in the blood. These are flaps that stop blood from flowing the wrong way. This is the main and largest artery in the body. It carries blood, which has oxygen, away from the left side of the heart to every part of the body, except for the lungs. These are the tubes which carry blood throughout the body. These are the lower chambers of the heart.

Multiple Choice
Select the definition that most nearly defines the given word. 11. capillaries A. These are the tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins. B. This is the clear, liquid part of the blood that holds proteins, digested foods, wastes, and other substances. ventricles A. These are the lower chambers of the heart. B. These are proteins that are made by white blood cells. They react to something foreign in the body such as germs, bacteria, and viruses. antigens A. This is the red liquid that is carried by blood vessels throughout the body. B. A substance that causes the body to produce antibodies.

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Date red blood cells A. These are the cells that contain hemoglobin and carry oxygen in the blood. B. A substance that causes the body to produce antibodies. atria A. These are the lower chambers of the heart. B. These are the upper chambers of the heart. white blood cells A. These are the cells which fight disease in the body. B. This is what makes the blood red. It carries oxygen in the blood. veins A. These are large blood vessels that carry blood to the heart. B. These are the large blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. antibodies A. These are the tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins. B. These are proteins that are made by white blood cells. They react to something foreign in the body such as germs, bacteria, and viruses. arteries A. These are the tiny blood cells that stop bleeding. B. These are the large blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. heart A. This is the organ in your body, about the size of a fist, that pumps blood throughout the body. B. These are the upper chambers of the heart.

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21. There are ________ white blood cells in your body than red blood cells. A. More B. Fewer What kind of blood vessel carries blood toward the heart? A. Veins B. Capillaries C. Arteries A baby has a heart rate of around _____ seconds. A. 72 B. 90 C. 45 D. 120 What powerful muscle keeps the blood moving throughout the body? A. Kidneys B. Capillaries C. Arteries D. Heart

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Name 25. The ________ are the lower chambers of the heart. A. Atria B. Ventricles Worrying too much can be hard on your body. A. False B. True

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When the ventricles squeeze, the flaps of the aortic valve close so blood can't flow back into the atrium. A. False B. True The ____________ is a protective covering which keeps the heart from rubbing against your lungs and chest wall. A. Pericardium B. Chamber C. Valve D. Septum If you avoid something, you stay away from it. A. False B. True Exercise and good diet may prevent heart attacks. A. True B. False

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Circulatory System (Grades 5 to 7)

Pretend you are a doctor. Create a pamphlet with tips on how to keep your heart healthy.

Answer Key
1. red blood cells 2. capillaries 3. blood 4. arteries 5. platelets 6. hemoglobin 7. valves 8. aorta 9. blood vessels 10. ventricles 11. A 12. A 13. B 14. A 15. B 16. A 17. A 18. B 19. B 20. A 21. (B) 22. (A) 23. (D) 24. (D) 25. (B) 26. (B) 27. (A) 28. (A) 29. (B) 30. (A)