Transport in Humans - Circulatory System

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YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW TO:

1. Describe the circulatory system as a system of tubes called arteries, veins and capillaries with a pump and valves to ensure one-way flow of blood.
2. Describe why it is a "double circulation" system.
3. Name the blood vessels that carry blood to and from the heart, lungs, liver and kidneys.
4. Describe the structure and function of the heart in terms of muscular contraction and the working of valves.
5. Compare the structure and function of arteries, veins and capillaries.
6. Investigate and state the effect of exercise on pulse rate.
7. Describe coronary heart disease, state possible causes and preventive measures.
8. Be able to identify red and white blood cells from diagrams and microscope photographs.
9. List the components of blood as red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma.
10. State the functions of blood and the functions of each component in the blood (red blood cells are used for oxygen transport; white blood cells for antibody formation and phagocytosis; platelets for clotting; plasma for transport of the blood cells, digested food, waste material, etc.)
11. Describe the transfer of materials between capillaries and tissue fluid.

VIDEOS and LINKS:

1. HEART ANIMATION SHOWING VALVES


2. CIRCULATORY SYSTEM ANIMATION (VERY INFORMATIVE)



3. THE COMPONENTS OF BLOOD (VERY INFORMATIVE)



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