GCSE Biology - The Heart #23
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The circulatory system includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood, with the heart pumping oxygenated blood to the body and deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation. Blood enters the heart through the vena cava and pulmonary vein, with oxygenated blood from the lungs and deoxygenated blood from the body flowing into the atria before being pumped out by the ventricles to the lungs and body.
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- The circulatory system consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood, with the heart responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body and deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation, facilitated by chambers and valves within the heart to regulate blood flow.
- Arteries transport blood away from the heart, veins bring blood back to the heart, and the heart itself is nourished by coronary arteries branching off the aorta, emphasizing the intricate network that ensures the heart receives essential oxygen and nutrients for proper function.
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Recent questions
What is the circulatory system composed of?
The circulatory system consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. The heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body and deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.
How many chambers does the heart have?
The heart has four chambers - two atria and two ventricles. Valves in the heart ensure that blood flows in the correct direction.
What controls the heart rate?
The heart beats around 70 times a minute and is controlled by pacemaker cells located in the right atrium of the heart.
What is the function of arteries and veins in the circulatory system?
Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood to the heart, regardless of oxygenation status. This ensures proper circulation throughout the body.
How does the heart receive oxygenated blood?
The heart itself is supplied with oxygenated blood through coronary arteries branching off the aorta. This ensures that the heart muscle receives the necessary nutrients and oxygen to function properly.
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The Heart: Pumping Oxygenated Blood Efficiently
- The circulatory system is composed of the heart, blood vessels, and blood, with the heart pumping oxygenated blood to the body and deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation. The heart has four chambers - two atria and two ventricles - with valves ensuring blood flows in the correct direction.
- Blood enters the heart through the vena cava and pulmonary vein, with oxygenated blood from the lungs and deoxygenated blood from the body flowing into the atria before being pumped out by the ventricles to the lungs and body. The heart beats around 70 times a minute, controlled by pacemaker cells in the right atrium.
- Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood to the heart, regardless of oxygenation status. The heart itself is supplied with oxygenated blood through coronary arteries branching off the aorta, ensuring the heart muscle receives necessary nutrients and oxygen.
