Human Circulatory System Flashcards

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Blood

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Plasma blood cells

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Blood vessels

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Artireys veins capillaries

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Red blood cells

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Harmoglobin to carry oxygen
No nucleas
Disc-shaped
Made in the bone marrow

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Haemoglobin

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Carry oxygen

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4
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White blood cells

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Fight infections , produces antibodies , nucleas present , no definite shape

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Platelets

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Blood clotting , no nucleas , bits of cells

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Plasma

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90% water , carries the platelets amd red and white blood cells , carries dissolved substances (10%) e.g glucose ,proteins ,urea

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7
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Functions of blood

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Transport , defence against disease , clotting

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Arteries

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Carry blood away from the heart

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Capillaries

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Connect arteries and veins

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Veins

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Carry blood back to heart

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Valve

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To stop backflow of blood

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12
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Cardiac muscle

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Doesn’t fatigue or tire

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13
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Heart

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Is a pump that is located slightly to the left hand side of your chest

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14
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Heart rate

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The average rate of an adult heartbeat is 70 beats per minute

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Arteries

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Arteries bring blood away veins bring blood to the heart

16
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Why exercise

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Strengthens our lungs
Strengthens our heart
Strengthens our muscles
Reduces our weight

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Heart disease

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Small arteries on the way to the heart become clogged with fat
Reduce the risk of heart disease 
Excersice regularly 
Eat a healthy diet
Don't smoke