circulatory system and frog dissection (f) Flashcards
does blood enter our lungs
no
what is diffusion
oxygen diffuses across the veins into blood
what gases are exchanged on a frequent basis in our bodies
co2
how are carbon dioxide and oxygen exchanged
blood cells and lungs
alveoli
air sacks that exchange gases with blood cells.
capillaries
connect to muscle tissues, delivering oxygen to
your muscles
what does oxygenated blood exchange with throughout the body
cappilaries
Arteries
carry blood AWAY from the heart
Veins
carry blood towards the heart
what is the circulatory system responsible for
pumping blood throughout the body
what does the circulatory system deliver
rich blood to all parts of the body
what would happen if you don’t have the circulatory system
your blood would be stagnant and you would die within minutes
what are the three parts of blood
plasma, platelet, and red blood cell
types of blood cells
white blood cells, red, immune systems
platelet
help with clotting
what is plasma
sugar and salt
pulmonary
lungs