Heart Notes Flashcards
1
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The function of the Circulatory System
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- Protection
- Regulation
- Trasport substances from place to place in the body
2
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Respiratory System
A
Oxygen from lungs to body tissue and carbon dioxide back to lungs
3
Q
Digestive System
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Nutrients from the digestive system to body tissue
4
Q
Endocrine System
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Hormones to target organs
5
Q
Urinary System
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Wastes to kidneys for excretion
6
Q
White Blood Cells
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Destroy microorganisms and cancer cells
7
Q
Antibodies
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Destroy Pathogens
8
Q
Platelets
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Initiate blood clotting
9
Q
Function: Regulation
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- Stabilize fluid distribution
- Stabilize pH of fluids
- Regulate body temp
10
Q
How much blood in an adult
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4-6 liters
11
Q
Plasma
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- 55%
- Clear, yellow fluid
- Combination of water, protein, nutrients, hormones, waste, and gases
12
Q
Function of plasma
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Transport of nutrients, waste, electrolyte balance, defense
13
Q
Erythrocytes
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- Pick up oxygen from the lungs
- Pick up carbon dioxide from the tissues and upload to the lungs
14
Q
Hemoglobin
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Protein that carries oxygen
15
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Thrombocytes (AKA Platelets)
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- Fragments of marrow cells
