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| The fluid in the blood that all other structures are suspended in |
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| oxygen carrying protein in blood |
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| Carries blood AWAY from the heart |
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| Carries blood toward the heart |
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| A condition that is present at birth |
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| small vessels that carry blood between arterioles and small vessels called venules |
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| lack of iron in the blood |
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| Form of cancer. White blood cells are prodeced excessively and abnormally. |
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| Amount of force placed on the walls of blood vessels |
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| Plasma consists mostly of |
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| Congenital heart diseases |
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| septal defect, aorta to narrow, valves not closing properly |
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| teens that smoke experience what problems with their lungs |
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| Main function of a red blood cell |
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| Does blood pressure vary due to exercise or emotional stress? |
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| Blood travels out of the heart by what blood vessel? |
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| How can you prevent anemia |
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| eat red meats, greens, and fortified cereal |
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