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The cardiorespiratory system
Composed of the cardiovascular & respiratory systems.
What does the cardiovascular system consist of?
Heart
Blood vessels
Blood
What does the respiratory system include?
Bronchi
Trachea
Lungs
Alveoli
What do the cardiovascular & respiratory systems provide the body with?
Adequate oxygen & nutrients, removing waste products such as CO2 from the cells.
The cardiovascular system is composed of blood vessels that
Transport blood from the heart to the tissues of the body.
The cardiovascular system :
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Intercalated discs are
Irregularly spaced dark bands between cardiac cells.
What do intercalated discs do?
Help hold muscle cells together during contractions, creating an electrical connection between the cells that allows the heart to contract as 1 functional unit.
The heart has its own built-in
Conduction system, sending an electrical signal rapidly throughout all of the cardiac cells.
What is the typical resting heart rate?
Between 70 & 80 beats/min
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