Topic 1- Circulatory System & Basic Rules Of Scientific Investigation Flashcards
1
Q
How is blood transported through the body and why?
A
Through tiny capillaries (look like small veins) to exchange nutrients to the body.
Veins then transport the blood back to the heart to be re-circulated
2
Q
Describe how blood circulates the body based on William Harvey’s theory
A
Blood is propelled by the heart to be sent to the body and the lungs under high pressure, via arteries