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Guided Reading Activity – 16.1
1. What is the function of the cardiovascular system?
2. What are the structures of the cardiovascular system?
3. Describe the structure of the heart, including the atria, the ventricles,
and the septum.
4. Describe how electrical impulses that stimulate the contraction of each
atrium result in blood being pumped out of the heart.
5. Describe the path of blood from cells in the body through the heart and
lungs and back to the body.
6. Describe the role of blood and blood vessels in the body.
7. Where do both red and whit blood cells form?
8. Describe specific functions of three types of white blood cells.
9. Explain the role capillaries play in body temperature regulation.
10. Explain how a clot forms.
11. Describe the role of the lymphatic system.