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