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If the circulatory system's ability to transport carbon dioxide was compromised, what immediate effect would this have on the body's cells?
If the circulatory system's ability to transport carbon dioxide was compromised, what immediate effect would this have on the body's cells?
Carbon dioxide would accumulate in the cells.
How might damage to the capillaries affect the exchange of nutrients and waste products at the cellular level?
How might damage to the capillaries affect the exchange of nutrients and waste products at the cellular level?
It would reduce or prevent effective exchange.
Why is it important for the heart to have a distinct separation between the right and left ventricles?
Why is it important for the heart to have a distinct separation between the right and left ventricles?
To keep oxygenated and deoxygenated blood separate.
If a patient has a blocked pulmonary artery, how would this directly impact blood oxygenation?
If a patient has a blocked pulmonary artery, how would this directly impact blood oxygenation?
What could happen if the valves in the heart did not function properly?
What could happen if the valves in the heart did not function properly?
Why is the systemic circulation pathway longer than the pulmonary circulation pathway?
Why is the systemic circulation pathway longer than the pulmonary circulation pathway?
How does the structure of veins facilitate the return of blood to the heart against gravity?
How does the structure of veins facilitate the return of blood to the heart against gravity?
Predict how a significantly weakened right ventricle might affect the flow of blood into the pulmonary circulation.
Predict how a significantly weakened right ventricle might affect the flow of blood into the pulmonary circulation.
Describe how a slower heart rate affects blood pressure and overall circulation efficiency.
Describe how a slower heart rate affects blood pressure and overall circulation efficiency.
Explain how systemic circulation directly supports cellular respiration in body tissues.
Explain how systemic circulation directly supports cellular respiration in body tissues.
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Circulatory System Function
Circulatory System Function
To transport blood, nutrients, gases, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.
Heart
Heart
Pumps blood throughout the body.
Blood
Blood
Carries materials throughout the body.
Blood Vessels
Blood Vessels
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Right Atrium
Right Atrium
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Right Ventricle
Right Ventricle
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Pulmonary Arteries
Pulmonary Arteries
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Pulmonary Veins
Pulmonary Veins
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Left Atrium
Left Atrium
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Left Ventricle
Left Ventricle
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Study Notes
- The circulatory system transports blood, nutrients, gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide), hormones and waste products throughout the body.
Parts of the Circulatory System
- Heart (pumps blood throughout the body)
- Blood vessels (transport blood)
- Veins
- Arteries
- Capillaries
- Blood (carries materials)
Parts of the Heart
- Pulmonary artery
- Aorta
- Vena cava
- Pulmonary vein
- Right atrium
- Left atrium
- Right ventricle
- Left ventricle
- Oxygenated blood
- Deoxygenated blood
Journey of Blood in the Heart
- Deoxygenated blood enters the right atrium via the vena cava.
- Blood flows through a valve into the right ventricle.
- The right ventricle pumps blood through the pulmonary arteries to the lungs for oxygenation.
- Oxygenated blood returns from the lungs via the pulmonary veins into the left atrium.
- Blood moves through a valve into the left ventricle.
- The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood through the aorta to the rest of the body.
- Valves in the heart prevent the backflow of blood, ensuring it flows correctly through the heart and into the vessels.
Systemic vs. Pulmonary Circulation
Systemic Circulation
- Involves the flow of blood between the heart and the rest of the body.
- Delivers oxygen and nutrients to the body's tissues and organs.
- Involves all organs and tissues of the body, excluding the lungs.
- Has a longer pathway.
- Delivers oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.
- Carries deoxygenated blood back from the body to the right atrium.
Pulmonary Circulation
- Involves the flow of blood between the heart and lungs
- Responsible for oxygenating the blood.
- Main organs are the heart and lungs.
- Has a shorter pathway.
- Carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation.
- Returns oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.
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