Lesson 1: Circulatory System
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is the fluid between the tissues
interstitial fluid
blood passes through the heart once or twice
single and double circulation
two pumping circuit
pulmonary circuit and systemic circuit
which carry deoxygenated blood away from the heart to the lungs
pulmonary arteries
which carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart
pulmonary veins
This circuit is responsible for bringing blood to thr skin for gas exchange to occur
pulmocutaneous circuit
receive and pump oxygenated blood
left atrium and left ventricle
receive and pump deoxygenated blood
right atrium and right ventricle
also known as warm-blooded animals
Endotherms
metallic taste, sticky and opaque
blood
The fluid component of the blood
Plasma
These cells are responsible for transporting oxygen (biconcave)
Red blood cells
whitish layer seen just above the RBCs
buffy coat
which fight foreign invaders in the body
leukocytes or white blood cells
which aid in blood clotting
thrombocytes
The fraction of erythrocytes in the total blood volume
hematocrit
iron-containing protein
hemoglobin
five types of white blood cells
basophil, eosinophil, neutrophil, lymphocytes and monocytes
aids in allergic reaction
Basophil
Assists in regulating parasitic infection and allergic reaction
Eosinophil
Helps in fighting bacterial and fungal infections
Neutrophil
Responsible for viral infection and adaptive immunity
Lymphocyte
Fights chronic infections and belongs to the innate immunity
Monocyte
Three types of blood vessels
artery, vein and capillary