Keep blood following in a single direction and prevent backflow
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Name the 3 waves seen on an ECG
T wave, P wave and QRS wave
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Explain the functions of the respiratory system
Delivers air to the gaseous exchange in the lungs surfaces, allows oxygen to diffuse into the blood so it can be transported to cells, to allow carbon dioxide to diffuse from blood to air to be exhaled
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What is ventilation
Movement of air from high pressure to low pressure areas
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Card 2
Front
What does the respiratory system consist of?
Back
Upper and lower airways, lungs and pulmonary blood vessels
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