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1
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role of the red blood cell?

A

to carry oxygen

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2
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role of the platelets?

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-clots blood
-forms scabs
-stops bacteria from entering

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3
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what are the lumen sizes?

A

vein>artery>capillary

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4
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role of the white blood cell?

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protect against harmful microorganisms

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5
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role of plasma?

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-takes nutrients, hormones and proteins to the parts of the body that need it

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6
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whats the job of the circulatory system?

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to transport substances around the body

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7
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what does the circulatory system consist of?

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-the heart
-blood vessels
-blood

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what are the three major blood vessels?

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-veins
-capillaries
-arteries

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what are the 4 components of blood?

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-RBC
-WBC
-platelets
-plasma

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10
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how are red blood cells adapted to their job?

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-increased surface area
-no nucleus
-haemoglobin

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what side of the heart has oxygenated blood passing through it?

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the left side

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12
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what side of the heart has deoxygenated blood passing through it?

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the right side

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13
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whats the job of the heart?

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to pump blood

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14
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the blood passes through the heart twice. what is this called?

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double circulatory system

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15
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how do arteries structures relate to its function

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tough and fexible to carry and cope with high pressure blood flow

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16
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Define organ

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Group of different tissues working together to perform a specific function e.g. leaf

17
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Define organ system

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Group of organs working together e.g. plant transport system

18
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how do capillaries structures relate to its function

A

thin to allow gasses to exchange

19
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how do veins structures relate to its function

A

contain valves to prevent blood going back the wrong direction

20
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What are the main differences in composition of blood taken from an artery to blood taken from a vein?

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Artery carries more oxygen and glucose, veins carry more carbon dioxide than oxygen

21
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what is the process of blood clotting

A

platelets clot blood to stop injurys bleeding

22
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explain why people may have objections to heart transplants.

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-Few donor hearts are available

-recovery time is long

-risk of rejection by the body’s immune system

23
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what are the advantages of changing lifestyle to help heart problems

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-Reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular disease

-very little cost to patient or NHS

-has other health benefits

24
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what are the disadvantages of changing lifestyle to help heart problems

A

Some people may find making changes difficult.

25
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what are the disadvantages of statins to help heart problems

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-Not suitable for people with liver disease

-some side effects

-must be taken for life

26
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what are the advantages of statins to help heart problems

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-reduces the risk of heart attack studies have shown a decrease in cholesterol in the blood

27
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what are the advantages of stents to help heart problems

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-Widens coronary arteries that don’t respond to drug treatment

-recovery time is short

28
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Function of vena cava

A

transports deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart

29
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Function of the Pulmonary Artery

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Transports deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs

30
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Function of the aorta

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Transports oxygenated blood from the heart to the body

31
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Function of the Pulmonary Vein

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Transports oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart

32
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Function of the Right Atrium

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Pumps deoxygenated blood to right ventricle

33
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Function of Right Ventricle

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Pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs

34
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Function of Left Ventricle

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Pumps oxygenated blood to the body

35
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Function of the Valves

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Prevents blood from back-flowing and helps pump the blood in the right direction

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