Thursday, March 19, 2015

Friday March 20, 2015


LT: I can describe the function and importance of the cirulatory system.

The Circulatory System
Made up of the _________________ and blood found in the ___________, _______________,

and __________________________.

Functions
1. Transports Gases, Nutrients and Wastes

Oxygen is brought to the cells from _______________________________

Glucose is brought to _______________________________________________

Waste
Carbon dioxide is brought away from the cells to ________________________________________________.

2. Fights Infection & Disease
White blood cells are transported throughout     _________________________________________.

The Heart
Pumps blood throughout ________________________________________

Beats continuous throughout ________________________________________

Arteries carry blood away ________________________________________________

Veins carry blood back ___________________________________________________

Capillaries are blood vessels where substances are exchanged between _______________

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3. Maintains homeostasis










LT: I can describe the function and importance of the cirulatory system.

Collaborative Questions
*With a partner or individually, answer the following questions

Paste them into your science journal

1) What is the difference between arteries and veins?

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2) A healthy human heart adjusts how fast it pumps blood throughout the day. When
you exercise or move fast it beats faster. When you sleep your cells need less oxygen and
your heart slows down. Predict what might happen to you if your heartbeat was always high. 

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3) Predict what might happen if your heartbeat was always slow.

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4) Part of the CRP (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) process is to compress a person’s chest.
What do you think this action is doing to the heart? What could this do for a person?

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