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The Heart

SCI JC 2ND YR

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What is the use of a circulatory system Carry nutrients to cells and carry waste away
4 components of blood Red blood cells, White blood cells, Platelets, Plasma
What is the plasma It carries heat and nutrient in the blood, made of water
What are Red blood cells Have red pigment called Haemoglobin, caries oxygen around body
What are White blood cells Fight infection and some made anti-bodies
What are platelets They clot the blood in case of a cut and make scabs
Where are RBCs, WBCs and Platelets formed Bone Marrow
What are the three types of blood vessels Capillaries, Veins and Arteries
Features of arteries They have a thick wall, high pressure
Features of veins They have valves to only allow blood to go one way
Features of capillaries One cell thick, located near cells
What are the four chamber of the heart, their material and the stronger side The left and right ventricles, atriums, made of cardiac muscle. The left side is stronger as it has to pump blood all around body
What other structures are in the heart. Explain The septum divides oxygenated and de-oxygenated blood. Valves makes sure blood goes the right way
Where can the pulse be found Side of neck or wrist
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