Chapter 3 - The Cardiorespiratory System Flashcards
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left atrium
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gathers oxygenated blood coming to the heart from the lungs
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right atrium
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gathers deoxygenated blood returning to the heart from the entire body
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left ventricle
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pumps blood out to the rest of the body
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right ventricle
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receives the deoxygenated blood from the right atrium and then pumps it to the lungs to be saturated with incoming oxygen.
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Support mechanism of blood
Transportation
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- Transports oxygen and nutrients to tissues
- Transports wast products from tissues
- Transports hormones to organs and tissues
- Carries heat throughout the body
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Support Mechanisms of Blood
Regulation
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Regulates body temperature and acid balance in the body
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Support Mechanisms of Blood
Protection
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- Protects the body from excessive bleeding by clotting
- Contains specialized immune cells to help fight disease and sickness
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Structures of the Respiratory Pump
Muscles Inspiration
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- Diaphragm
- External intercostals
- Scalenes
- Sternocleidomastoid
- Pectoralis minor
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Structures of the Respiratory Pump
Expiration
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Internal intercostals
Abdominals
