PE- CIRC/RESP/ENERGY SYSETM Flashcards
Circulatory system consists of…
Heart, blood vessels and blood
Function of the heart/ circulatory system
Maintains body temp
Delivers nutrients and oxygen to the cells
Circulates blood
Functions of the atria
Receive blood back from the body and lungs
Function of ventricles
Pump blood to body and lungs
Left ventricle: sends oxygenated blood to the body cells.
Right ventricle: send deoxygenate blood to the lungs
Function of septum
Divides the heart into left and right
Function of valves
Allow blood to flow in one direction only
Blood flow sequence
Right atrium Right ventricle Pulmonary artery Lungs Pulmonary veins Left atrium Left ventricle Aorta Muscle cells Vena cava
Heart rate is
The number of beats in one minute
Systolic Blood pressure
The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle contracts and forces out of the heart
Diastolic blood pressure
The pressure in the arteries when the left ventricle relaxes and refills
Stroke volume
The amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle per beat
How much blood do adults have
4-5 liters
Blood cells make up what % of blood in your body
45%
Plasma make up what % of blood in your body
55%
Function of blood
Transports gases, fuels and minerals
Maintain a balance of the good and bad in the body
Function of red blood cells
Carry oxygen and are produced in bone marrow