Chapter 8 Test on Wednesday, November 20th

Study Guide
Chapter 8.1 Structures of the Circulatory System

• identify the main functions of the circulatory system
• describe the structures and functions of the heart 
• Describe the structures and function of blood vessels 
• identify and describe cardiovascular diseases (heart attack, stroke and arteriosclerosis)
• Explain the electrical system of the heart (SA node, AV node, bundle of his and purkinje fibres)
• Explain what is an ECG and what does it show (P, QRS and T wave)
• Explain the difference between blood pressure (systolic and diastolic pressure) and pulse.
• Describe the pulmonary, systemic and coronary pathways.

Chapter 8.2 Blood and Circulation

• Describe the main components of blood and their function. 
• Explain the role of hemoglobin
• Explain the functions of blood (transport, homeostatic regulation-vasodilation, vasoconstriction)
• Explain the role of the circulatory system, at the capillary level, in the exchange of matter and energy
• Describe hemophilia, anemia  and leukemia
• Identify and explain the ABO blood system (antigen, antibody, agglutination)
• Explain Rh blood types

Chapter 8.3  the Lymphatic System and Immunity

• describe and explain the function of the lymphatic system
• identify and explain the three defense mechanisms (barriers, non-specific and specific defense)
• explain the origin and function B cells and T cells

LAB Questions

• be able to explain and analyse blood typing results
• 1. Explain the role of vitamin C and Lysine in the circulatory system