Circulatory system definitions Flashcards
1
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pulmonary circulation
A
the blood going from the heart to the lungs
2
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systemic circulation
A
the blood going from the heart to the rest of the body
3
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digestion
A
is the breakdown of large food molecules into smaller water soluble good molecules so that they can be absorbed into the blood stream
4
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gaseous exchange
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the transfer of oxygen inhaled air into the blood and the transfer of carbon dioxide from the blood in exhaled air (how we get rid of co2)
5
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systemic circuit
A
blood vessels that run through the rest of the blood system
