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Cardiovascular

The heart and blood vessels, by which blood is pumped and circulated through the body.

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Cardiovascular

White blood cell

Anatomy; Cardiovascular

A colourless cell that is found in the blood of humans and other vertebrates and helps protect the body from infections.

Pulse

Anatomy; Cardiovascular

The rhythmic movement of the arteries as blood is pushed through them by the beating of the heart.

Platelet

Anatomy; Cardiovascular

A tiny, round structure that is found in the blood of mammals. Platelets help to form the blood clots.

Rh factor

Anatomy; Cardiovascular

A protein in red blood cells that is found in most people and is used to determine which kind of blood to use when a blood transfusion is necessary.

Serum

Anatomy; Cardiovascular

The clear, liquid part of the blood. Serum is plasma from which platelets, which cause blood clots to form, have been removed.

Circulatory system

Anatomy; Cardiovascular

The system that moves blood through the body, made up of the heart and blood vessels is termed as circulatory system.

Circulation

Anatomy; Cardiovascular

The flow of blood in the blood vessels of the body, caused by the pumping of the heart.

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