30.1 Respiratory and Circulatory Functions
KEY CONCEPT The respiratory and circulatory systems bring oxygen and nutrients to the cells.
30.1 Respiratory and Circulatory Functions
Oxygen-poor blood
Oxygen-rich blood
The respiratory and circulatory systems work together to maintain homeostasis.• The circulatory system transports
blood and other materials. – brings supplies to cells – carries away wastes – separates oxygen-poor and
oxygen-rich blood
30.1 Respiratory and Circulatory Functions
• The respiratory system is where gas exchange occurs.– picks up oxygen from inhaled air – expels carbon dioxide and water
nose
sinus
mouthepiglottis
trachea
lungs
30.1 Respiratory and Circulatory Functions
The respiratory system moves gases into and out of the blood.• The lungs contain the bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli. • Millions of alveoli give the lungs a huge surface area.• The alveoli absorb oxygen from the air you inhale.
alveolibronchiole
30.1 Respiratory and Circulatory Functions
• Breathing involves the diaphragm and muscles of the rib cage.
• Air flows from areas of high pressure to low pressure.
Air inhaled.
Muscles contract andrib cage expands.
Diaphragm flattensand moves downward.
Air exhaled.
Muscles andrib cage relax.
Diaphragm relaxesand rises.
30.1 Respiratory and Circulatory Functions
veins
arteries
The circulatory system moves blood to all parts of the body.
• The system includes the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries. – heart pumps blood throughout body – arteries move blood away from
heart – veins move blood back to heart– capillaries get blood to and from
cells
30.1 Respiratory and Circulatory Functions
– collecting waste materials– maintaining body temperature
• There are three major functions of the circulatory system.– transporting blood, gases, nutrients
30.2 Respiration and Gas Exchange
KEY CONCEPT The respiratory system exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide.
30.2 Respiration and Gas Exchange
Gas exchange occurs in the alveoli of the lungs. • Oxygen and carbon dioxide are carried by the blood to and
from the alveoli.– oxygen diffuses from alveoli into capillary – oxygen binds to hemoglobin in red blood cells – carbon dioxide difuses from capillary into alveoli
ALVEOLI GAS EXCHANGES
capillaries
alveoluscapillary
co2
o2
Co2 diffusesinto alveolus.
O2 diffusesinto blood.
30.2 Respiration and Gas Exchange
Gas exchange occurs in the alveoli of the lungs. • Breathing is regulated by the brain stem.
midbrainpons
medulla oblongata
spinal chord
30.2 Respiration and Gas Exchange
Respiratory diseases interfere with gas exchange.• Lung diseases reduce airflow and oxygen absorption.
– Emphysema destroys alveoli.– Asthma constricts airways.– Cystic fibrosis produces sticky mucus.
30.3 The Heart and Circulation
KEY CONCEPT The heart is a muscular pump that moves the blood through two pathways.
30.3 The Heart and Circulation
The tissues and structures of the heart make it an efficient pump.• Cardiac muscle tissue works continuously without tiring.• It is involuntary, does not require input to work, however
signals from brain control Heart rate.NORMAL HUMAN HEART
30.3 The Heart and Circulation
• The heart has four chambers: two atria, two ventricles.• Valves in each chamber prevent backflow of blood.
• Muscles squeeze the chambers in a powerful pumping action.
aortic valve
left atrium
mitral valve
left ventricle
septum
pulmonary valve
right atrium
tricuspid
right ventricle
30.3 The Heart and Circulation
– SA node, or pacemaker, stimulates atria to contract– AV node stimulates ventricles to contract
SA node
VA node
• The heartbeat consists of two contractions.
30.3 The Heart and Circulation
• Blood flows through the heart in a specific pathway.– oxygen-poor blood enters right atrium, then right
ventricle– right ventricle pumps blood to lungs– oxygen-rich blood from lungs enters left atrium, then left
ventricle – left ventricle pumps blood to body
30.3 The Heart and Circulation
The heart pumps blood through two main pathways.
• Pulmonary circulation occurs between the heart and the lungs.– oxygen-poor blood enters lungs– excess carbon dioxide and water
expelled– blood picks up oxygen – oxygen-rich blood returns to heart
30.3 The Heart and Circulation
• Systemic circulation occurs between the heart and the rest of the body. – oxygen-rich blood goes to organs,
extremities– oxygen-poor blood returns to
heart • The two pathways help maintain a
stable body temperature.
30.4 Blood Vessels and Transport
KEY CONCEPT The circulatory system transports materials throughout the body.
30.4 Blood Vessels and Transport
Arteries, veins, and capillaries transport blood to all parts of the body.
• Arteries carry blood away from the heart.– blood under great pressure– thicker, more muscular walls
ARTERY VEINCAPILLARIES
arteriole venule
endothelium
connective tissuesmooth muscle
valve
30.4 Blood Vessels and Transport
• Veins carry blood back to the heart.– blood under less pressure– thinner walls, larger diameter– valves prevent backflow
ARTERY VEINCAPILLARIES
arteriole venule
endothelium
connective tissuesmooth muscle
valve
30.4 Blood Vessels and Transport
• Capillaries move blood between veins, arteries, and cells.
ARTERYVEIN
CAPILLARIES
arteriole
endothelium
connective tissue
smooth muscle
venule
valve
30.4 Blood Vessels and Transport
• Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood pushing against artery walls. – systolic pressure:
left ventricle contracts
– diastolic pressure: left ventricle relaxes
• High blood pressure can precede a heart attack or stroke.
30.4 Blood Vessels and Transport
Lifestyle plays a key role in circulatory diseases. • Some choices lead to an increased risk of circulatory
diseases.– smoking– long-term stress– excessive weight– lack of exercise – diet low in fruits
and vegetables,high in saturatedfats
30.4 Blood Vessels and Transport
• Circulatory diseases affect mainly the heart and the arteries.– artery walls become thick and inflexible– plaque blocks blood flow in arteries
30.5 Blood
Blood is composed mainly of cells, cell fragments, and plasma.
• Whole blood is made up of different materials.– plasma– red blood cells – white blood cells – platelets
red blood cells,white blood cells,and platelets
plasma
30.5 Blood
• Plasma is a key factor in maintaining homeostasis. – molecules diffuse into and out of plasma– contains proteins that stabilize blood volume– contains clotting factors – contains immune proteins
30.5 Blood
Platelets and different types of blood cells have different functions.
• The bone marrow manufactures most of the blood components.
red blood cell
platelet
white blood cell
30.5 Blood
• Red blood cells make up 40-45 % of all blood cells.– transport oxygen to cells and carry away carbon dioxide– have no nuclei and contain hemoglobin
30.5 Blood
• White blood cells fight pathogens and destroy foreign matter.
red blood cell
platelet
white blood cell
30.5 Blood
• Protein markers define blood types and Rh factors.
– ABO blood group the most common– Rh factor can be negative or positive– blood types must be compatible for transfusions
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