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, arteries, 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 walls wide lumed valves carry blood to the heart

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capillaries

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link artereis and veins walls are one cell thick allowed for passage for 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 around the body

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normal body temperature

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37 degress 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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good diet, dont smoke, exercise, regular exercise and avoiding stress

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