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Which components make up the circulatory system?
Which components make up the circulatory system?
- Brain, nerves, heart, and blood
- Blood, blood vessels, heart, and lungs (correct)
- Muscles, blood vessels, lungs, and skin
- Bones, heart, blood, and arteries
What is the primary function of the circulatory system?
What is the primary function of the circulatory system?
- To support the immune system
- To break down food into energy
- To control body temperature
- To transport oxygen and nutrients around the body (correct)
What happens to the pulse rate during exercise?
What happens to the pulse rate during exercise?
- It falls significantly
- It rises rapidly (correct)
- It increases only slightly
- It remains the same
What type of muscle makes up the heart?
What type of muscle makes up the heart?
What is the effect on pulse rate when someone is sleeping?
What is the effect on pulse rate when someone is sleeping?
How does the heart support respiration?
How does the heart support respiration?
What procedure is used to measure your pulse?
What procedure is used to measure your pulse?
Why might the heart tire if it stopped beating frequently?
Why might the heart tire if it stopped beating frequently?
What role do valves play in the heart's functioning?
What role do valves play in the heart's functioning?
How long does it take for blood to circulate from the heart to the body and back?
How long does it take for blood to circulate from the heart to the body and back?
Which of the following describes the primary function of arteries?
Which of the following describes the primary function of arteries?
What is a primary cause of a heart attack?
What is a primary cause of a heart attack?
What is the purpose of a natural pacemaker in the heart?
What is the purpose of a natural pacemaker in the heart?
How does high blood pressure affect health?
How does high blood pressure affect health?
What must happen for blood to pass from the right atrium to the right ventricle?
What must happen for blood to pass from the right atrium to the right ventricle?
What happens when valves in the heart close?
What happens when valves in the heart close?
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Study Notes
The Circulatory System
- The circulatory system consists of the blood, blood vessels, the heart, and the lungs.
- The circulatory system carries dissolved food and oxygen around the body.
- Blood circulation is essential for transporting oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells.
Measuring Pulse
- The heart pumps blood around the body through blood vessels.
- Each heartbeat causes the blood vessels to throb, known as a pulse.
Pulse During Activity
- Exercise increases the pulse, pumping blood around the body more quickly, delivering more oxygen and glucose to muscle cells.
- During sleep, the pulse falls, slowing down blood flow and the delivery of oxygen and glucose.
Your Beating Heart
- The heart is made of cardiac muscle, capable of continuous beating throughout life.
- The heart's continuous beating is crucial for respiration, ensuring oxygen delivery to cells.
Blood
- Blood carries dissolved food and oxygen to the body's cells.
The 4 Chambers of the Heart
- The heart has four chambers, acting as "rooms" inside the heart.
- The right and left sides of the heart appear reversed when viewed externally.
Blood Flow Through the Heart
- Blood flows through the heart in a specific sequence: right atrium, right ventricle, pulmonary artery, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta.
Blood Flow Direction
- Valves in the heart control blood flow, opening to allow forward flow and closing to prevent backward flow.
- Heartbeats are the sound of valves opening and closing.
The Pacemaker
- The heart has a natural pacemaker, sending electrical signals to keep it beating.
- Artificial pacemakers can be implanted if the natural pacemaker malfunctions.
Arteries vs. Veins
- Arteries carry blood away from the heart.
- Veins carry blood back to the heart.
- The combined length of arteries and veins in the human body could circle the Earth 2.5 times.
Blood Circulation Time
- It takes approximately 1 minute for blood to circulate from the heart to the body and back.
Blood Pressure
- Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by blood against the walls of blood vessels.
- High blood pressure can lead to heart attacks and stroke.
Heart Attack
- A heart attack occurs when a blood clot or blockage interrupts blood flow to part of the heart.
- This causes heart muscle damage or death.
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