The circulatory system Flashcards

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Learn the diagram of the heart!!!!!

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WITH LABELS!!!!!!!!

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Arteries carry the blood…

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AWAY from the heart.

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Do arteries carry oxygenated or deoxygenated blood? Are there any exceptions?

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It is always oxygenated except in the pulmonary artery.

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Do veins carry oxygenated or deoxygenated blood? Are there any exceptions?

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It is always deoxygenated except in the pulmonary vein.

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What type of circulatory system is the human one?

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A double circulation system.

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What are the two circuits called? Extention

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The pulmonary circuit

The systemic circuit

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7
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Learn the diagram showing double circulation!!!!!

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DON’T FORGET!!!!!

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Which blood vessels have valves?

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Veins have valves to stop the backflow of blood, but arteries and capillaries don’t.

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How much space is in each blood vessel type?

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Arteries - small space inside
Veins - large space inside
Capillaries - tiny vessels in close contact to cells.

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What is the pressure in each of the types of blood vessels?

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Arteries - high
Veins - low
Capillaries - low and slow speed to allow substance exchange.

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What is blood made of?

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Plasma, red and white blood cells and platelets.

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