The Heart Flashcard: The Circulatory System

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What is Systolic Pressure?

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The blood pressure generated by the heart during contraction.

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What is NOT a function of the circulatory system?

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Breaking down carbohydrates into glucose.

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What is a Vaccine?

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A harmless variant of a pathogen that stimulates the host’s immune system to mount a defense against the pathogen.

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How many liters of blood does an average human body have?

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5 liters.

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What is an Epidemic?

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An infectious disease that spreads rapidly and sickens a large number of people.

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What is the function of the heart in the circulatory system?

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To pump blood throughout the body.

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What is Diastolic Pressure?

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The blood pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest between beats.

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What are the main components of the circulatory system?

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Heart, blood vessels, and blood.

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What is the role of red blood cells?

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To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

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What is the function of arteries?

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To carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.