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How many chambers does the heart have?
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
What are the tiny 'doors' that open and close as blood is pumped through the heart called?
What are the tiny 'doors' that open and close as blood is pumped through the heart called?
Valves
What do the valves do?
What do the valves do?
They keep blood from flowing backward in the heart and blood vessels.
What are the names of the four chambers of the heart?
What are the names of the four chambers of the heart?
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What do arteries do?
What do arteries do?
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What do capillaries do?
What do capillaries do?
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What do veins do?
What do veins do?
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Which type of blood vessel usually carries oxygen-rich blood?
Which type of blood vessel usually carries oxygen-rich blood?
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Which type of blood vessel usually carries oxygen-poor blood?
Which type of blood vessel usually carries oxygen-poor blood?
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Which type of blood vessel is oxygen released into body cells?
Which type of blood vessel is oxygen released into body cells?
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What are red blood cells?
What are red blood cells?
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What are white blood cells?
What are white blood cells?
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What are platelets?
What are platelets?
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Where does sugar enter the blood?
Where does sugar enter the blood?
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Where is sugar removed from the blood?
Where is sugar removed from the blood?
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What are the four levels of organization in our bodies from smallest to largest?
What are the four levels of organization in our bodies from smallest to largest?
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Which level of organization is made of different types of tissue working together to perform a specific job for your body?
Which level of organization is made of different types of tissue working together to perform a specific job for your body?
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Which level of organization is made of many different organs working together to perform a BIG job for your body?
Which level of organization is made of many different organs working together to perform a BIG job for your body?
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Which level of organization is made of similar cells working together?
Which level of organization is made of similar cells working together?
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What are the five types of receptors in the body?
What are the five types of receptors in the body?
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What is the function of the muscular system?
What is the function of the muscular system?
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What are the three types of muscles in the body?
What are the three types of muscles in the body?
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What is the function of the circulatory system?
What is the function of the circulatory system?
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What are the parts of the circulatory system that deliver blood to the body?
What are the parts of the circulatory system that deliver blood to the body?
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What are the two main parts of the nervous system?
What are the two main parts of the nervous system?
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What does the peripheral nervous system do?
What does the peripheral nervous system do?
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What is the structure and function of neurons?
What is the structure and function of neurons?
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What do dendrites and axons do?
What do dendrites and axons do?
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How are nerve impulses sent through the body?
How are nerve impulses sent through the body?
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What do receptor cells do?
What do receptor cells do?
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Homeostasis is the balance of what?
Homeostasis is the balance of what?
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What are the three main parts that make up the circulatory system?
What are the three main parts that make up the circulatory system?
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What is the main function of the circulatory system?
What is the main function of the circulatory system?
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Arteries carry blood _______ from the heart.
Arteries carry blood _______ from the heart.
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What is the function of plasma?
What is the function of plasma?
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What is a stimulus?
What is a stimulus?
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What is a response?
What is a response?
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What is a learned response?
What is a learned response?
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What is an innate response?
What is an innate response?
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What do mechanoreceptors detect?
What do mechanoreceptors detect?
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What do thermoreceptors detect?
What do thermoreceptors detect?
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What do photoreceptors do?
What do photoreceptors do?
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What do chemoreceptors do?
What do chemoreceptors do?
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Study Notes
Heart and Circulatory System
- The heart consists of 4 chambers: right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle.
- Blood is prevented from flowing backward by valves located within the heart.
- Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart; veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.
- Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels where oxygen and nutrients are exchanged with body cells.
- Red blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen; white blood cells help fight infections; platelets play a key role in blood clotting.
- The circulatory system's primary functions include delivering oxygen and nutrients, removing carbon dioxide and waste, and maintaining overall body health.
Blood Sugar Regulation
- Sugar enters the bloodstream through the intestines; its levels increase during this process.
- Sugar is removed from the blood in capillaries, causing a decrease in sugar levels.
Levels of Organization in the Body
- The body is organized into four levels from smallest to largest: cell, tissue, organ, organ system.
- Organs are formed from different types of tissues working together for specific functions.
- Organ systems consist of multiple organs that collaborate to perform larger functions, such as digestion.
Muscular System
- The muscular system enables movement, supports bodily functions, and generates heat.
- There are three types of muscles: skeletal (voluntary), smooth (involuntary), and cardiac (involuntary).
- Skeletal muscles are responsible for voluntary movements and have distinct striations; smooth muscles operate in organs and lack striations; cardiac muscles form the heart and ensure its continuous function.
Nervous System
- The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).
- The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord, acting as the control center for body functions.
- Neurons, the body’s nerve cells, have three main parts: soma (body), dendrites (receive signals), and axons (send signals).
- Nerve impulses travel electrochemically through neurons, allowing communication between the brain and body.
Receptors and Sensory Responses
- Five types of receptors are present in the body: mechanoreceptors (detect pressure), photoreceptors (respond to light), thermoreceptors (sensitive to temperature), chemoreceptors (measure chemical concentration), nociceptors (respond to pain).
- Receptor cells convey information to the brain, which responds with instructions, typically in seconds.
- The nervous system integrates all five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.
Homeostasis and Responses
- Homeostasis refers to the maintenance of stable internal conditions across various body systems.
- Responses to stimuli can be classified as learned (acquired through experience) or innate (natural instincts).
Blood Components and Functions
- Blood consists of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma, which largely consists of water.
- Plasma functions as the liquid medium for transporting nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.
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Test your knowledge about the human body systems with this engaging science quiz. Focus specifically on the heart and its structure, including chambers and valves. Perfect for students wanting to review essential concepts related to cardiovascular physiology.