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What are the two main functions of the heart?
What are the two main functions of the heart?
Which chamber of the heart receives blood from the body?
Which chamber of the heart receives blood from the body?
What part of the blood is primarily responsible for carrying oxygen?
What part of the blood is primarily responsible for carrying oxygen?
What is the liquid portion of blood called?
What is the liquid portion of blood called?
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Which statement accurately describes the valves in the heart?
Which statement accurately describes the valves in the heart?
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Study Notes
Circulatory System
- The circulatory system works closely with respiratory and excretory systems
- Blood carries oxygen from lungs to the digestive system
- Blood circulates to help maintain body temperature
- Contains cells to fight infection
Heart
- The heart is a muscular organ shaped like an upside-down pear
- Located in the chest cavity
- Protected by a membrane called pericardium
- Composed of four chambers (2 atria, 2 ventricles)
- Atria receive blood from body parts
- Ventricles send blood to body parts
- Valves between atria and ventricles ensure one-way blood flow
- Pumps approximately 5 liters of blood per minute
- Average heart rate is 70-80 beats per minute
Blood Composition
- Blood is composed of liquid (plasma) and solid parts (blood cells)
- Plasma makes up about 55% of blood
- Plasma contains dissolved substances like glucose, salt, and waste materials
- Red blood cells (RBCs) carry oxygen
- White blood cells (WBCs) part of the immune system
- Platelets are responsible for blood clotting
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Test your knowledge on the circulatory system and the heart! This quiz covers the functions of blood, the anatomy of the heart, and blood composition. Dive into the essential roles these systems play in maintaining health and supporting life.
