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What is the primary function of the circulatory system?
Name the two basic types of circulatory systems.
Open type and close type
The open type circulatory system is more energy-efficient than the close type.
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What parts are involved in the human circulatory system?
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What separates the right and left sides of the heart?
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Which valve is located between the right atrium and the right ventricle?
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Arteries carry blood _____ from the heart.
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What type of blood is found in veins?
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What color is oxygenated blood?
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Match the following components of the blood with their roles:
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Study Notes
Circulatory System Overview
- Known as the transport system or cardiovascular system.
- Comprises blood, blood vessels, and the heart, supplying tissues with oxygen and nutrients.
Objectives of Study
- Compare the two basic types of circulatory systems.
- Describe the parts of the circulatory system and their functions.
- Outline components of blood and their roles in the circulatory system.
Homeostasis
- Maintains a state of balance necessary for survival.
- Circulatory system contributes to homeostasis by:
- Exchanging molecules.
- Controlling the chemical makeup of blood.
- Transporting substances through organs, such as the liver and kidneys.
Types of Circulatory Systems
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Open Circulatory System:
- Common in invertebrates (e.g., crustaceans, spiders, grasshoppers).
- Blood pumped through open-ended vessels, diffusing out into the body.
- Requires less energy, operates at lower pressure, suitable for organisms with slow metabolism.
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Closed Circulatory System:
- Found in vertebrates, consists of a heart and a network of vessels.
- Blood is contained within vessels, allowing for higher pressure and faster metabolism.
Parts of the Circulatory System
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Heart:
- Functions as a double pump, pumping oxygen-poor blood to the lungs and oxygen-rich blood to the body.
- Right side manages pulmonary circuit; left side handles systemic circuit.
- Chambers: upper (atria) and lower (ventricles); septum separates right and left sides.
- Valves prevent backflow, ensuring unidirectional blood flow.
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Blood Vessels:
- Types include arteries, veins, and capillaries.
- Arteries carry oxygenated blood from the heart, veins return deoxygenated blood to the heart, and capillaries facilitate nutrient and gas exchange.
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Blood Components:
- Red Blood Cells (RBCs): Transport oxygen.
- White Blood Cells (WBCs): Part of the immune response.
- Platelets: Involved in clotting.
- Plasma: Liquid component containing nutrients, hormones, and waste.
Heart Structure
- Comprised of four chambers: two atria and two ventricles.
- Atria receive blood while ventricles pump blood out.
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Valves:
- Atrioventricular (tricuspid and bicuspid/mitral) and semilunar valves ensure proper circulation.
Blood Types
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Oxygenated Blood:
- Bright red, rich in oxygen and nutrients, found in arteries.
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Deoxygenated Blood:
- Dark red, contains carbon dioxide and waste, found in veins.
Blood Vessel Types
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Arteries:
- Carry blood away from the heart; thick and elastic walls withstand high pressure.
- The aorta is the largest artery; arterioles are smaller arteries leading to capillaries.
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Veins:
- Return blood to the heart with thinner but wider walls, equipped with one-way valves.
- Venules are the smallest veins.
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Capillaries:
- Smallest blood vessels, site of nutrient and gas exchange between blood and tissues.
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Test your knowledge on the circulatory system in Grade 9 science. This quiz covers the basic types of circulatory systems, their components, and functions. Prepare to compare and describe various elements essential for understanding human biology.
