Biology - Chapter 35 - Circulatory & Respiratory Systems Flashcards
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parts of circulatory system
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arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins
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function of cardiovascular system
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transports nutrients, oxygen, hormones and wastes through body
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pulmonary goes from heart to lungs and back;
systemic goes between heart and body
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two circulation loops
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blood flow in the body
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heart -> arteries -> capillaries -> venules -> veins -> heart
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high blood pressure
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hypertension
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air flow in the body
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nose/mouth -> pharynx -> larynx -> trachea -> bronchi -> bronchioles -> alveoli
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how does inhalation work?
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diaphragm contracts, which increases the volume of the lungs, which decreases the pressure, which pulls air into the lungs from the outside
