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Objective 1 Describethe structure and function of the components of blood: - redblood cells - whiteblood cells |
Red Blood Cells: needs to carry oxygen around the body through the blood; No nucleus so there is a large surface area and has negmoglobin White Blood Cells: Fights off infection and bacteria |
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Objective 1 Describe the structure and function of the components of blood: - plasma - platelets |
Plasma: Contains minerals and waste contains all other 3 components of blood Platelets: clots blood so you stop bleeding |
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Objective 2 and 3 Describe the structure and function of blood vessels: - Capillaries - Veins - Arteries |
Capillaries: Link arteries to veins, walls are only 1 cell thick Veins: Carries blood to the heart, thick walls, large lumens and has valves. Arteries: Carries blood away from the heart, has thick walls and small lumens |
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Objective 4 Identify and describethe structure and function of a 4 chambered mammalian heart including: - namesof the major chambers - septum - valves |
Major Chambers: There are 4 chambers; left and right artery and ventricle Septum: It separates the oxygenated blood from deoxygenated blood Valves: Only in veins to stop blood from flowing backwards |
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Objective 4 Identify and describe the structure and function of a 4 chambered mammalian heart including: - major blood vessels including vena cava, pulmonary arteries and veins and aorta |
Vena Cava: Transports deoxegenated blood from the body to the heart Aorta: Transports oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body Pulmonary Arteries: Transport deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs Pulmonary Veins: Transports oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart |
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Learning Objective 5 Describethe systemic and pulmonary pathway of blood in double circulation. |
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Learning Objective 6,7,8 Compare and contrast the circulatory systems in mammals, fish and insects. |
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Learning Objective 9 Describe the structure and function of the following: - roots - stems - leaves |
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