BROWNING7thScienceCirculatorySystem

What can you infer about carbon dioxide from the fact that your body needs to breathe it out?

• It is necessary for a variety of life processes.

• It can be harmful if it builds up in the bloodstream.

• Without it, the lungs would not be able to function.

• It is delivered to the heart via coronary circulation.

Blood is always different shades of --- in real life! (Blood is NEVER blue!)

Complete the map by filling in the missing concepts...

a

b

c

d

e

OXYGEN

CARBON DIOXIDE

HEART

CELLS

LUNGS

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) ARTERIES

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(b) CAPILLARIES

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(c) VEINS

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The respiratory system releases carbon dioxide out of our bodies and brings in oxygen.

Which ORGAN is most integral in this process?

Which part of the CIRCULATORY SYSTEM is BEST represented by the accompanying image?

• BLOOD VESSELS

• VALVES

• CAPILLARIES

• ARTERIES

Match the following....

• Carry O2-poor blood BACK TO the heart.

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• Blood vessels that EXCHANGE O2 & CO2.

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• Carry O2-rich blood AWAY FROM the heart.

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"Blood is filtered of toxins and other waste"

Which of following is most integral in this process?

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Match the following....

• Swaps carbon dioxide for oxygen

• KIDNEYS

• Keeps blood moving

• BLOOD

• Carries oxygen and nutrients

• LUNGS

• Provide pathways for blood

• HEART

• Remove solid waste from body

• BLOOD VESSELS

Functions of the circulatory system include carrying ​ (a)   to the parts of the body that need it. Also, carrying carbon dioxide back to the lungs to be ​ (b)   . In addition to this, the circulatory system carries ​ (c)   taken in by the digestive system to the parts of the body that need it. This vital system also carries ​ (d)   created by glands within the body to the parts of the body that need it. A final function is to carry blood to the ​ (e)   to be filtered of toxins.

• OXYGEN
• EXHALED
• NUTRIENTS
• HORMONES
• KIDNEYS