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The Circulatory System

The Circulatory System. Function. It’s main function is Transportation Blood is used as a transport vehicle transports oxygen, nutrients, cell waste (such as Carbon dioxide), hormones and antibodies vital to maintaining homeostasis to and from cells. Parts of the Circulatory System.

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The Circulatory System

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  1. The Circulatory System

  2. Function • It’s main function is Transportation • Blood is used as a transport vehicle • transports oxygen, nutrients, cell waste (such as Carbon dioxide), hormones and antibodies vital to maintaining homeostasis to and from cells

  3. Parts of the Circulatory System • Divided into three major parts: • The Heart • The Blood Vessels • The Blood

  4. The Major Organ-The Heart • Heart acts as pump • The heart pumps 60-80 beats per minute (at rest) • At REST, the heart pumps about 5 QUARTS of blood a minute. • During EXTREME EXERTION (exercise) it can pump 40 quarts a minute.

  5. Structure • Size of your fist • Large organ composed of • cardiac muscle--called myocardium • Enclosed by a sac –called PERICARDIUM • rich in mitochondria • 4 hollow chambers • Contain valves to keep blood flowing in ONE direction

  6. The pathway looks like a circle • The heart, the lungs, and the blood vessels work together to form the circle part of the circulatory system.

  7. The Chambers • The heart has 4 hollow chambers • Upper chambers – atrium receives blood coming in from the veins • Left & right Atrium • Lower chambers - ventricle squeezes blood out into the arteries • Left & right ventricle

  8. http://hes.ucf.k12.pa.us/gclaypo/circdia.html

  9. Collins I4 lines • Describe the heart !!

  10. Double Pump • The two ventricles are responsible for the pumping action of the heart • Each chamber pumps blood out of the heart but to different pathways • That is why the heart is considered to be a double pump

  11. 3 Kinds of Circulation: • Pulmonary circulation • Coronary circulation • Systemic circulation

  12. Pulmonary Circulation • Movement of blood from the heart, to the lungs, and back to the heart again

  13. Pulmonary Circulation Pathway 1. The right Atria receives oxygen poor blood from the body. 2. blood moves to the right ventricle where it is pumped out to the lungs via pulmonary arteries 3. O₂ is exchanged for CO₂ 4. Oxygen rich blood now leaves lungs and returns to the heart

  14. sln.fi.edu/biosci/systems/ pulmonary.html

  15. Systemic Circulation Supplies nourishment to all of the tissue located throughout the body , except for the heart and lungs THIS IS THE LARGEST PATHWAY OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM!

  16. Systemic Circulation Pathway • Oxygen rich blood returning from the lungs now enters the left atrium • Moves through the valves to the left ventricle • The left ventricle pumps the oxygen rich blood out the Aorta • The blood is then carried from aorta to blood vessels delivering oxygen and nutrients to ALL tissues of the body • Blood returns (oxygen poor) back to right atria

  17. http://users.tpg.com.au/users/amcgann/body/circulatory.html

  18. Coronary Circulation • Coronary arteries branch immediately off the aorta and provide blood to the heart tissue

  19. http://sln.fi.edu/biosci2/systems/

  20. http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/systems/systemic.html

  21. Blood Vessels Hollow tubes that circulate your blood • Arteries • Veins • Capillaries

  22. Arteries • Carry blood AWAY from the heart • Heart pumps blood • Main artery called the aorta • Aorta divides and branches • Many smaller arteries • Each region of your body has system of arteries supplying it with fresh, oxygen-rich blood.

  23. Capillaries • Very thin • Only one cell thick • Connect arteries & veins • Food and oxygen released to the body cells • Carbon dioxide and other waste products returned to the bloodstream

  24. Veins • Carry blood to the heart • Receive blood from the capillaries • Transport waste-rich/ oxygen-poor blood back to the lungs and heart • Valves are located inside the veins • Allow blood to move in one direction

  25. Overview of Blood Vessels http://users.tpg.com.au/users/amcgann/body/circulatory.html

  26. Blood composition Plasma Other material O₂ CO₂ Nutrients Antibodies Hormones • Formed elements • RBC • WBC • Platelets

  27. Blood • Carries nutrients, water, oxygen and waste products to and from your body cells. • Hemoglobin, iron containing molecule • Loosely picks up oxygen in the lungs • Loses oxygen in areas low in oxygen (diffuses)

  28. Blood • Hemoglobin carries CO2 also • CO2 is a waste product of cellular work • 70% of CO2 combines with water • The rest travels to the lungs

  29. Blood – RBCs • Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to all the cells of the body. • Takes carbon dioxide and transports it back to the lungs • About 5,000,000 Red Blood Cells in ONE drop of blood.

  30. http://hes.ucf.k12.pa.us/gclaypo/circdia.html

  31. Blood – WBCs • White blood cells protect the body from germs • Attack and destroy germs when they enter the body

  32. scienceu.fsu.edu www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual_home/ illus/167i2.htm

  33. Blood – Platelets and Plasma • Platelets are blood cells that help stop bleeding • Plasma is the liquid part of the blood • About half of your blood is made of plasma • The plasma carries the blood cells throughout the body • Plasma is made in the liver.

  34. user.gru.net/clawrence/ vccl/chpt7/plate.htm

  35. SUMMARY copy and complete the following; Arteries take blood ______ from the heart. The walls of an artery are made up of thick _________ walls and elastic fibres. Veins carry blood ________ the heart and also have valves. The _________ link arteries and veins, and have a one cell thick wall. Blood is made up of four main things ______, the liquid part of the blood; Red Blood Cells to carry ______; White Blood cells to protect the body from disease and _________ to help blood clot. away muscular towards capillaries plasma oxygen platelets

  36. Some Disorders and Diseases of the Circulatory System

  37. DISORDERS • ATHEROSCLEROSIS • Fatty deposits called plaque • Builds up in walls of arteries • Obstructs flow • Also a risk if clot breaks free and blocks flow elsewhere

  38. Disorders (cont) • Hypertension • High blood pressure • Hearts works harder than necessary • Increases risk of heart attack or stroke

  39. Disorders (cont) • Heart Attack • Atherosclerosis in coronary artery • Heart muscle begins to die • Symptoms • Nausea • Shortness of breath • Severe chest pain IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION NECESSARY

  40. Disorders (cont) • Stroke • Blood clot gets stuck in blood vessels leading to brain • Brain cells die due to lack of oxygen • Or blood vessel burst • Can lead to paralysis, • loss of ability to speak • death

  41. Quiz Time!!! Use Your Notes To Win a Prize

  42. 1. The overall function of the circulatory system is • A. Gas exchange • B. Transportation • C. Blood production • D. Clotting

  43. 2. The ___________ is the main organ of the circulatory system • A. Heart • B. Blood Vessels • C. Blood • D. Lungs

  44. 3. The circuit that carries blood to and from all the cells is the • A. Pulmonary Circulation • B. Coronary Circulation • C. Blood Circulation • D. Systemic Circulation

  45. 4. The circuit that carries blood to and from the lungs is the • A. Pulmonary Circulation • B. Coronary Circulation • C. Blood Circulation • D. Systemic Circulation

  46. 5. The circuit that carries the blood to and from the heart itself • A. Pulmonary Circulation • B. Coronary Circulation • C. Blood Circulation • D. Systemic Circulation

  47. 6. The “plumbing” of the circulatory system is the • A. Heart • B. Lungs • C. Blood • D. Blood Vessels

  48. 7. The arteries carry blood • A. Within the heart • B. Away from the heart • C. Toward the heart • D. Oxygen poor blood

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