Topic: Anatomy Name: Gabi Perez

Objective: take notes on circulatory system for anatomy Date: 3/19/18

project

Class/Period: 4

Essential Question: What is the function of the Circulatory system

Questions/ Vocab, etc. Notes

What is system is the heart Heart

part of?
-heart is part of the circulatory system
- everything needs blood in the body system
- the heart is one big muscle capable of pumping blood
throughout the body

Circulatory System
- The circulatory system consist of not only the heart but a
network of organs and vessels that are responsible for
giving blood, nutrients, hormones, oxygen, and other
What is the function of the
circulatory system? gases
- The three main parts of the circulatory system are the
heart, blood, and the vessels
- none could do their job without the help of others
- In order for the system to properly function you need
What is the order of the heart, lungs, all of the arteries, veins, coronary, and
circulatory system?
portal vessels

Heart/ Circulatory System Disease

- Coronary heart disease is the number one cause of
death in America
- Myocardial infarction (heart attacks) is among the most
common heart disease
- Cardiovascular disease describes a range of disease
What is the number one cause that consist of narrowed or black blood vessels
of death in America?
- discomfort in the chest area
- Pain the upper neck jaw throat or back
- Shortness of breath
 - Pain or numbness, weakness, and coldness in legs or
arms where blood vessels are narrowed

Summary:
The circulatory system consists of three independent systems that work together. It has the heart, lungs, arteries,
veins, coronary and portal vessels. The system is responsible for the flow of blood, nutrients, oxygen and other
gases, and as well as hormones to and from cells