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chapter 11-fluid,pressure,and circulation
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7th Grade
05/03/2010

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fluid

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a material that can flow easily,such as a gas or a liquid.

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Pressure

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The measure of how much force is acting on a certain area.

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Circulatory system

Definition

The group of organs that circulates blood through the body. (like heart,blood vessels etc.)

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Artery

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A vessel that carries blood from the heart toward another part of the body.

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Vein

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A vessel that carries blood toward the heart.

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Capillaries

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The smallest blood vessel.

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mucus

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A fluid produced by epithelial tissues in several parts of the body; it forms a protective coating.

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Semicircular Canals

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Fluid-filled chambers in the inner ear that help sense position and motion.

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