MODULE 7 | Cardiovascular System Flashcards
It comprises blood, heart and
blood vessels.
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
is
transport system of body
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
GENERAL FUNCTIONS of CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
• Transport nutrients & hormones
• Remove waste products
• Gaseous exchange
• Immunity
• Blood vessels transport blood
• Carries oxygen and carbon dioxide
• Heart pumps blood through blood
vessels
• Transport nutrients & hormones
• Remove waste products
• Gaseous exchange
• Immunity
• Blood vessels transport blood
• Carries oxygen and carbon dioxide
• Heart pumps blood through blood
vessels
Cardiovascular system
COMPONENTS OF THE
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
- BLOOD
- BLOOD VESSELS
- HEART
is the only fluid
tissue in the human body.
Blood
Blood is classified as a ______________.
Connective tissue
carries nutrients,
waste, and body heat
through blood vessels.
Blood
FUNCTIONS OF BLOOD
✓ Transport
✓ Homeostasis
✓ Protecting against infections
✓ Blood clotting prevent blood loss
Blood Volume
5 liter in adult:
– 45% is packed cells volume (PCV).
– 55% is plasma volume.
•Blood cells
1.Erythrocytes
2.Leukocytes
3.Thrombocytes
Fluid portion of blood
Plasma
A leukocytes that main action against
bacterial & fungal infections.
Neutrophils
A leukocytes that main action against
parasitic infections.
Eosinophils
A leukocytes that is responsible for
responses to allergens.
Basophils
