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Circulatory System Worksheet 2-2

The document provides a comprehensive overview of the circulatory system, including key terms related to blood vessels, heart anatomy, and blood components. It includes sections for naming various parts, differentiating between related concepts, functions of specific components, definitions of important terms, reasons for certain blood characteristics, and measures for heart health. Additionally, it poses questions for further understanding and engagement with the material.

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Circulatory System Worksheet 2-2

The document provides a comprehensive overview of the circulatory system, including key terms related to blood vessels, heart anatomy, and blood components. It includes sections for naming various parts, differentiating between related concepts, functions of specific components, definitions of important terms, reasons for certain blood characteristics, and measures for heart health. Additionally, it poses questions for further understanding and engagement with the material.

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STD 8 ,Blood: the Circulatory Fluid in the body

1) Name the following


i. A blood vessel which carries blood from an organ towards the heart.
ii. A blood vessel which carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the
body.
iii. Terminal branches of an artery, which rejoin to form a vein.
iv. The Double membrane that encloses the heart.
v. The upper chambers of the heart.
vi. The lower chambers of the heart.
vii. The valve between the right auricle and the right ventricle.
viii. The valve between the left auricle and the left ventricle.
ix. The vein that carries de-oxygenated blood from the upper part of the body to
the right auricle.
x. The vein that carries de-oxygenated blood from the lower part of the body to
the right auricle.
xi. The vein that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left auricle.
xii. The artery that carries de-oxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the
lungs.
xiii. The blood vessel (artery) that carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle
to different parts of the body.
xiv. The valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery.
xv. The valve between the left ventricle and the aorta.
xvi. Organ of our body in which blood gets oxygenated.
xvii. Type of circulatory system found in insects.
xviii. Specialized muscle that makes up the heart.
xix. Fluid present in the lymphatic organs.
xx. Blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the walls of the heart into
the right auricle.
xxi. High blood pressure is also termed as.
xxii. A condition when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood around the body.
xxiii. A condition a person may experience the heart beating too fast.
xxiv. A pint of blood (Quantity).
xxv. Largest component of the cellular part of lymph.
xxvi. A voluntary procedure where blood is drawn from a donor that can be given
to a recipient.
xxvii. The substance released by platelets at the site of injury.
xxviii. The red colored pigment in blood.
xxix. The mineral ion which is required for blood clotting.
xxx. The pH of blood.
xxxi. Yellowish colored liquid part of the blood.
xxxii. Type of blood vascular system in insects.
xxxiii. Volume of blood in an adult human.
xxxiv. Pigment present in RBCs .
xxxv. Lifespan of RBCs.
xxxvi. Blood plasma without fibrinogen.
xxxvii. Compound formed when haemoglobin combines with oxygen.
xxxviii. Scientific name for platelets.
xxxix. Site of RBC production.
xl. Scientific name of of WBC.

2) Differentiate between
a. Pulmonary circulation and Systemic Circulation (Definition)
b. Heart attack and Cardiac arrest (Condition)
c. Universal donor and universal recipient (Blood Group)
d. Lymph and blood (composition)
e. Cellular part and non-cellular component (Composition of Lymph)
f. Arteries and Veins (Valves)
g. RBCs and WBCs (shape, nucleus)
h. Leucocyte and Thrombocyte (function)

3) Write the functions of the following:

a. Pericardium
b. Lymph
c. SA Node
d. Aorta
e. Coronary artery
f. Septum of the heart
g. Pericardial fluid
h. Auriculo-Ventricular valve
i. Coronary vein
j. Pulmonary vein
k. capillaries
l. Superior Vena cava
m. Inferior Vena Cava
n. Erythrocytes
o. Leucocytes
p. Thrombocytes

4) Define
a. Double circulation
b. Pulmonary circulation
c. Heart attack
d. Palpitation
e. Cardiac attack
f. Systemic circulation
g. Cardio-vascular system

5) Give reasons:
a. It is important to know the compatibility of the donor’s blood with the
recipient’s blood.
b. Exchange of gases and nutrients takes place in the capillaries.
c. Blood is red in color
d. Blood is saltish in taste

6) Answer the following questions:


a. State few measures that you can take to increase the chances of survival of a
person suffering from cardiac arrest.
b. Recommend a few measures that can be included in our daily life to keep our
heart healthy.
c. State any three functions of blood.

7) Complete the following:

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