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- 3. The liquid component of blood that carries nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.
- 7. Small cell fragments in the blood that play a crucial role in blood clotting to prevent excessive bleeding.
- 8. The lower number in a blood pressure reading, representing the pressure in the arteries between heartbeats when the heart is at rest.
- 9. - The force exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries, consisting of systolic pressure (during heartbeats) and diastolic pressure (between heartbeats).
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- 1. A colorless fluid containing white blood cells that circulates through the lymphatic system, helping to fight infection and remove waste.
- 2. Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, facilitating the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between blood and tissues.
- 4. The higher number in a blood pressure reading, representing the pressure in the arteries during the contraction of the heart.
- 5. A protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen and transports it to tissues and organs.
- 6. Microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi that can cause diseases or infections in the body.