Circulation Flashcards
Blood
Watery plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells , platelets
Circulation system
Blood arteries veins capillaries heart
Red blood cells
Contain haemoglobin to carry oxygen
White blood cells
Protect the body, make antibodies
Platelets
Clot blood
Functions of blood
Transport (rbc) and protection (wbc)
Arteries
Thick walls, narrow lumen, no valves, carry blood away from the heart
Veins
Thin walls, wide lumen, valves, carry blood to the heart
Capillaries
Link arteries and veins. Walls are one cell thick, allows for passage of materials
Cardiac muscle
The muscle in the heart that never tires
Four chambers of the heart
Right and left atria, right and left ventricle
Left ventricle
Thick walls because it pumps blood all around the body
Normal body temperature
37 degrees celsius
Average resting heart beat
70 bpm
Heart disease is prevented by….
Having a good diet, don’t smoke, regular exercise and avoiding stress