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15 Cards in this Set
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What are the functions of the cardiovascular system?
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Transport: nutrients, wastes, regulatory substances, HEAT
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How big are are cells?
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10um
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How far can cells be from the cardiovasculature?
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100um
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What organs interact with the circulating blood?
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Lungs
GI Tract Kidneys SKin |
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With what other systems does the circulatory system interact with to maintain homeostasis?
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Respiratory
Renal GI Endcrine |
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How much water is there in the body?
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42 Liters
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How much water is found in cells (i.e intracellularly)?
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28 Liters
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How much water is found Intrastitally?
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11 liters
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How much water is circulating in the plasma?
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~3 Liters
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What method does the cardiovascular system utilize to transport over Long distances?
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Convenctions e.g. 1 meter in 30 seconds
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What method does the cardiovascular system utilize to transport over Short distances?
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Diffusion e.g. 10um 10 seconds
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Where is diffusion the fastest?
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Pulmonary circulation 0.5 um/sec
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Does the Blood and the interstital space reach a point where there contents are similar?
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Yes, distal capillary beds
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How many beats does the heart normally beat per minute and per day?
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70/min and 100K/day
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How many liters does the heart pump per minute and per day?
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Minute: 5 Liters
Day: 1,900 gallons |
