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Sample exam questions |
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Surface to volume ratio |
Immunoglobulin |
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Cardiovascular (circulatory) system |
Athero- and arteriosclerosis |
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Respiratory system |
LDL's and HDL's |
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Heart, atrium, ventricle |
Cholesterol |
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Artery, arteriole, vein, venule, capillary |
Gills, lungs, tracheae |
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Pulmonary vs. systemic circulation |
Countercurrent exchange |
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Systole, diastole |
Larynx, vocal cords |
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Sinoatrial (SA) node |
Bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli |
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Atrioventricular (AV) node |
Negative pressure breathing |
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Lymphatic system |
Diaphragm |
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Blood: plasma, cellular fractions |
Partial pressure |
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Erythrocyte, leukocyte, platelet |
Bicarbonate ions |
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hemoglobin |
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How do the digestive, circulatory and respiratory systems interact to provide our bodies with the necessary nutrients and gases and rid the body of wastes?
What would be some good adaptations for animals living at high altitudes where the partial pressure of oxygen is low? How can athletes take advantage of these changes?