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Ventricles to arteries
Pulmonic valve blood goes out of the right ventricle to the lungs (through the pulmonic artery) Aortic valve blood goes out of the left ventricle to the body (through the aorta)
Circulation
Two types of circulation
Pulmonary circulation Systemic circulation
Circulation
Two types of circulation
Pulmonary circulation
Lungs and heart
Systemic circulation
Rest of body and heart
Blood Vessels
The main blood vessels are:
Arteries Veins capillaries
Blood Vessels
Also see:
Blood Vessels
Blood
Cells WBC RBC Platelets Plasma
Blood
Blood clotting
Effect of Smoking 1. 2. 3. 4. Hardening of the arteries. Increased risk of heart disease. Raised blood pressure. Increased risk of stroke.
Effect of Diet 1. High Blood Pressure: excessive salt. 2. Clogged arteries from fatty foods. 3. Low Blood Pressure: lack of protein. Effect of Exercise 1. Lower resting heart rate more efficient heart. 2. Dilated arteries caused by aerobic exercise improved blood flow to all the organs and less risk of heart disease.
Bibliography
http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart www.wikipedia.com/circulation http://leavingbio.net/circulatory%20system/circu latory%20system.htm http://bodysystemsrlj00.blogspot.in/2012/07/gas-exchange-in-lungsbreathing-in.html http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/media/10 7200/The-alveoli-and-capillaries-in-the-lungsexchange-oxygen-for