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The Circulatory System

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1 The Circulatory System

2 Blood Cell Composition
red blood cells (RBC) - erythrocytes - contain hemoglobin manufactured from bone marrow & liver recycles Carry Oxygen life span of days white blood cells (WBC) - leukocytes - fight infection manufactured in the spleen renewed every 10 days platelets - thrombocytes - clot blood life span of 5-9 days plasma: 55% of the total blood volume 91% water and 9% solids (proteins)

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6 The Cardiovascular System
Blood Vessels -A network of tubes Arteriesarterioles Carry blood away from the heart Elastic – high pressure Carry oxygenated blood (O2) Red

7 VeinsVenules Carry blood towards the heart Valves – low pressure, prevent backflow Carry deoxygenated blood (Co2) Blue

8 Capillaries (Purple) – where gas exchange takes place. One cell thick Very narrow

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