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List the 3 parts of the cardiovascular system.
Heart, Blood Vessels, & Blood
Know 3 functions of the cardiovascular system.
Provides cells with oxygen & nutrients, Helps dispose of metabolic wastes, Helps fight infection
How many liters of blood are in the human body?
5 liters
Compare the blood flow of 3 types of circulation: coronary, pulmonary, systemic.
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How many chambers does the human heart have?
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Why does the left side of the heart pump six times harder than the right side?
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Identify the largest artery in the human body.
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List and describe the 3 types of blood vessels (A > C > V).
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Why are arteries thicker than veins?
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Why is the capillary only one layer thick?
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Explain why veins have valves, but arteries do not.
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How many miles of blood vessels are in the human body?
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What is a normal blood pressure?
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Why does your pulse rate increase with physical activity?
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Know the 4 components of blood.
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Why is plasma 90% water?
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How do platelets keep a severed blood vessel from continuously bleeding?
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How are cardiovascular & skeletal systems interrelated?
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Why does a red blood cell have 300 million hemoglobin molecules on it?
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How many white blood cells are there for every 500-1000 red blood cells?
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Identify the proteins made by erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets.
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Describe hypertension & the lifestyle choices that contribute to it.
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Describe atherosclerosis & the lifestyle choices that contribute to it.
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How are the digestive & respiratory systems related to the cardiovascular system?
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Name the main organs of the respiratory system.
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Know the 2 functions of the respiratory system.
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What is the pathway air takes to get into the lungs?
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Identify the flap of tissue that covers the trachea to prevent us from choking.
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Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
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What is the process that enables body cells to burn food and release energy?
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How many alveoli are in each lung?
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What could our lungs cover if spread one layer thick?
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What is the advantage of breathing through your nose?
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How many breaths do we take per minute?
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Describe the mechanics of breathing (inhalation & exhalation).
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What is another name for your throat?
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What is another name for your voice box?
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Why is the surface area of the lungs so great?
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How are the respiratory and circulatory systems interrelated?
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Identify some respiratory conditions/diseases.
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List the main organs of the digestive system.
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List the 3 major functions of the digestive system.
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About how long is our digestive tract?
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What is the pathway food takes from the mouth to the anus?
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Where does digestion begin?
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Compare chemical & mechanical digestion. Where do they occur?
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Explain why we can do a handstand and digestion (peristalsis) will still continue.
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How often is the mucus lining the stomach wall replaced?
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Why is the stomach lined with mucus?
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How big is your stomach?
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How does the small intestine's length (21 feet) help with absorption of nutrients?
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What in the small intestine contain capillaries, which take nutrients to the bloodstream?
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What is the function of the large intestine?
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How are the digestive & circulatory systems related?
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Know the reactants and products of cellular respiration.
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What organelle in our body cells perform cellular respiration?
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Study Notes
Cardiovascular System
- Key components include the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
- Primary functions: supplying oxygen and nutrients, disposing of metabolic wastes, and fighting infections.
- Average blood volume in a human body is approximately 5 liters.
Types of Circulation
- Coronary Circulation: Blood flow specifically to the heart muscle.
- Pulmonary Circulation: Transfers deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation and returns oxygenated blood back to the heart.
- Systemic Circulation: Delivers oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body and returns deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
Heart Structure and Function
- The human heart has 4 chambers (2 atria and 2 ventricles).
- The left side of the heart pumps blood with significantly more force to supply the entire body.
- The largest artery in the body is the aorta.
Blood Vessels
- Arteries: Thicker walls, carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, can withstand high pressure.
- Capillaries: Smallest blood vessels, site of gas exchange; their thin walls enable easy diffusion of gases and nutrients.
- Veins: Thinner walls, carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart, contain valves to prevent backflow.
Blood Composition
- Blood consists of erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), thrombocytes (platelets), and plasma.
- Plasma is 90% water, aiding in nutrient transport and maintaining fluid balance.
Platelets and Clotting
- Platelets initiate blood clotting by aggregating at injury sites to prevent excessive bleeding.
Relationships with Other Systems
- Bone marrow produces red blood cells, highlighting the link between skeletal and cardiovascular systems.
- Hemoglobin molecules on red blood cells facilitate oxygen transport.
Health Conditions
- Hypertension: High blood pressure linked to lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, and stress.
- Atherosclerosis: Fatty plaque buildup in arteries can lead to heart disease.
Respiratory System
- Main organs include the lungs, trachea, bronchi, and diaphragm.
- Functions of respiration: intake of oxygen and expulsion of carbon dioxide.
- Air pathway: Pharynx → Larynx → Trachea → Bronchus → Bronchiole → Alveolus → Lung.
Gas Exchange
- Occurs between alveoli and capillaries in the lungs, enabling oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide removal.
Breathing Mechanics
- Inhalation involves diaphragm contraction, while exhalation is characterized by diaphragm relaxation and upward movement.
Digestive System
- Key organs: salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, liver, gallbladder, pancreas.
- Major functions include breaking down food, nutrient absorption, and waste elimination.
Digestion Process
- Begins in the mouth and involves both mechanical (physical breakdown) and chemical (nutrient conversion) digestion.
- The digestive tract is approximately 33 feet long.
Nutrient Absorption
- The small intestine's inner folds, lined with villi, enhance nutrient absorption through increased surface area.
Cellular Respiration
- Takes place primarily in mitochondria; requires oxygen and glucose to produce ATP, with carbon dioxide and water as waste products.
Interrelation of Systems
- The cardiovascular system circulates nutrients from digestion and oxygen from respiration throughout the body, illustrating an interconnected bodily function.
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