Circulatory & Respiratory Study Guide
Both Systems:
Major structures & functions
- Circ. - Heart, blood vessels, blood
- Resp. - Lungs, diaphragm, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli
How the systems work together to collect & distribute oxygen & eliminate wastes (CO2) - Essay question
Circulatory System:
Functions of the chambers of the heart:
- Atria - Collection, Ventricles - Pumping chambers
Blood flow throughout the heart & body
- PHSchool.com, code CEP-4031
Cardiovascular health - Diseases & preventions
- Heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure & atherosclerosis
- Healthy diet, avoid smoking, fatty/salty foods
Respiratory System:
Gas exchange process - What happens in & around around the alveoli in the lungs - Essay (see above)
Mechanics of breathing - Role of diaphragm in breathing
- PHSchool.com, code CEP-4041
Gasses in the air - Oxygen = 21%
Air passages & how they help in maintaining respiratory health
- Moisten, heat & filter the air we breathe
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