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Where does the gaseous exchange occur?
What is the percentage of water in plasma?
Where does the non-oxygenated blood go after gaseous exchange?
What is the function of the capillaries in gaseous exchange?
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What makes up the remaining 10% of plasma?
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What is the main function of the SA node?
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Where is the SA node located?
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What triggers the SA node to send signals to contract the cardiac muscles?
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What is the result of the signals sent by the SA node?
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What happens to the signals sent by the SA node?
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What is blood pressure?
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What is the primary function of the blood in the circulatory system?
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What is the normal blood pressure?
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What is the main difference between arteries and veins?
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What is the function of the lymphatic system in the circulatory system?
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Which side of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?
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What is the path of oxygenated blood from the heart to the body?
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What is the structure of the wall of blood vessels?
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What happens to the oxygenated blood in the lungs?
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What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
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What is the difference between the wall of arteries and veins?
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What is the path of non-oxygenated blood from the body to the heart?
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What is the purpose of the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs?
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What is the function of the heart in the circulatory system?
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What is the role of smooth muscle in the circulatory system?
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How does the oxygenation of blood occur in the lungs?
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What is the color of non-oxygenated blood?
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What is the function of endothelium in the circulatory system?
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What is the path of non-oxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?
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What is the purpose of valves in the veins?
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What is the main function of hemoglobin in the blood?
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What is the purpose of platelets in the blood?
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What is the function of white blood cells?
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What is the difference between type O blood and other blood types?
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What happens when Rh-negative person receives blood from an Rh-positive donor?
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What is atherosclerosis?
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What is the role of fibrin in blood clotting?
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Where are white blood cells produced?
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What happens when the blood capillary gets damaged?
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Study Notes
Circulatory System
- The circulatory system is composed of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
- The heart's function is to pump oxygenated blood to the body and non-oxygenated blood to the lungs.
- Blood vessels are made up of three layers: connective tissue, smooth muscle, and endothelium (epithelial cells).
Blood Vessels
- Arteries are thick-walled and carry blood away from the heart.
- Veins are thinner and carry blood back to the heart.
- Capillaries are very thin and allow for the exchange of materials between the blood and cells.
Blood
- Blood is composed of plasma (yellow liquid), red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets.
- Plasma makes up 90% of blood and is composed of water and dissolved materials.
- RBCs contain hemoglobin, which attaches to oxygen to carry it to the body's cells.
- WBCs fight diseases and are produced in the red bone marrow.
- Platelets are parts of blood cells that help in blood clotting.
Heart
- The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood to the body and lungs.
- It has a pacemaker (SA node) that regulates heart beats according to the body's need for oxygen.
Blood Pressure
- Blood pressure is the pressure created by the blood on the wall of blood vessels.
- It is calculated by touching the artery in the hand.
- Normal blood pressure is 120/80 systolic pressure over diastolic pressure.
Blood Flow
- Blood flows from the heart to the body, and then back to the heart through the lungs.
- The oxygenated blood is pumped from the left side of the heart to the body, while the non-oxygenated blood is pumped from the right side of the heart to the lungs.
Blood Components
- Plasma is the liquid part of blood that makes up 90% of it.
- Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which attaches to oxygen to carry it to the body's cells.
- White blood cells fight diseases and are produced in the red bone marrow.
- Platelets are parts of blood cells that help in blood clotting.
Blood Types
- There are four main blood types: A, B, AB, and O.
- Each blood type has a specific antigen and antibody combination.
- A person with a specific blood type can only receive blood from a compatible donor.
Circulatory System Disorders
- Atherosclerosis is a disorder in which the arteries become narrow and hard, leading to a reduction in blood flow to the body's cells.
- It can lead to serious complications such as heart attacks, strokes, and death.
- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet can help prevent atherosclerosis.
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This quiz covers the function of the sinoatrial node in regulating the heartbeat and cardiac muscle contractions in response to the body's oxygen needs.