L1: Cardiovascular system

• What are the organ structures of cardiovascular system?

  1. Heart
  2. Blood vessels: Arteries, cappillaries, veins
  3. Blood
• What is the primary function of cardiovascular system?

  Transports cells and dissolved materials , including nutrients, wastes, and gases.
• What is the primary function of the heart?

  Propels blood and maintains blood pressure.
• What is the primary function of blood vessels?

  Conduits:

  • From heart to capillaries
  • Diffusion between blood and interstitial fluids
  • Returns blood from capillaries to heart
• What is the primary function of blood?

  • Transports of oxygen and carbon dioxide
  • Transports nutrients and hormones
  • Removes waste
  • Temperature regulation
  • Defence against illness (immune cells)
  • Acid base balance (-HCO3)
• Vein and artery in goat forestomach