Cell Organisation And Circulatory System Flashcards

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Define tissues

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A group of similar cells that work in unison to carry out a function

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Cells differentiate and become specialised to form…

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Tissues which will form organs which form organ systems.

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define organs

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A group of different tissues which work in unison to carry out a function

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Define organ system

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A group of organs working together to carry out a function

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How many chambers and vessels does the heart have

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4 of each

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What type of blood does the right atrium receive?

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Deoxygenated from the body through the VENA CAVA.

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What does the deoxygenated blood do?

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It travels to the right ventricle through the valves and is then pumped to be lungs through the PULMONARY ARTERY

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What type of blood does the left atrium receive?

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Oxygenated blood from the lungs through the PULMONARY VEIN

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When does the oxygenated blood travel?

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Through the left ventricle to the whole body through the aorta

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Why does the LEFT ventricle have a thicker wall than the right?

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It needs more muscle as it pumps blood around the whole body not just the lungs.

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What is the job of valves

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Prevent back flow of blood

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