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Organism
What is the name of the system that includes the heart, lungs and vessels
circulatory system
The name of the vessel that brings blood from Right ventricle to the lungs
Pulmonary Artery
This vessel brings blood from heart to everywhere in the body (Main Artery)
Aorta
I bring blood from the body, back to the heart (Main Vein)
Vena Cava
I am the smallest of the three types of blood vessels. I transport blood to the organs and organ systems.
Capillaries
I carry deoxygenated blood - which side of the heart am i?
Right
I carry oxygenated blood - which side of the heart am i?
Left
I prevent the back flow of blood
Valves
Why is the wall of the left side of the heart thicker than the right?
Blood on the left side of the heart has to travel further under higher pressure = bigger muscle
Name 3 contributing factors to Heart disease
any 3 from , age, genetics, diabetes, diet, exercise, smoking
in which way does nicotine lead to heart disease
increases blood pressure
in which way does carbon monoxide lead to heart disease?
Takes the place of oxygen in the red blood cells
During exercise the heart pumps faster - Why?
to meet the demands of oxygen required by the muscles during exercise.
What system includes the oesophagus, stomach, mouth, intestines?
Digestive system
Which part of the digestive system absorbs digested food?
Small intestine
