Circulation Flashcards

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blood

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watery plasma, red blood cells,white blood cells, platelets

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Circulation system

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blood, atreries, veins, capillaries, heart

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red blood cells

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contain haemoglobin to carry oxygen

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white blood cells

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protect the body, make antibodies

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Platelets

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clot blood

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functions of blood

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transport (RBC carry oxygen) and protection (WBC)

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Arteries

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thick walls, narrow lumen

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veins

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thin wall, wide lumen, valves, carry blood to the heart

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Capillaries

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link to arteries and veins. Walls are one cell thick, allows for passage of materials

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cardiac muscle

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muscle in the heart, it never tires

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four chambers of the heart

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right and left atria, right and left ventricles

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left ventricle

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thick wall because it pumps blood all around the body

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normal body tempreture

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37 degrees celsius

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average resting heart rate

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70 bpm

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heart disease is prevented by

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having a good diet, dont smoke, regular exercise amd avoiding stress

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