医学英语阅读（第1册）Unit 7 8 Cardiovascular System.ppt

Cardiovascular System The cardiovascular system (CVS) consists of the heart, blood and blood vessels. Unit 7 focuses on blood and blood circulation. Unit 8 describes the heart and blood vessels. The major functions of CVS are: 1.circulation of blood; delivery of oxygen other nutrient to the tissues of the body 2. removal of CO2 other products of cellular metabolism. Contents Review of terminology video\anatomy and function of the heart.flv video\Anatomy of the heart.flv video\Heart.wmv Objectives Analysis of the text Assignment Unit 7 Text A Composition and Function of Blood and Circulatory System Objectives Describe the composition and volume of whole blood. Describe the composition of plasma. List the formed elements of blood and functions of each type. Describe the two circuits of blood circulation. Define pulse and blood pressure. Analysis of the text Physical Characteristics and Volume of Blood Composition and Function of Blood Circulatory Circuits Pulse and Blood Pressure Physical Characteristics of Blood sticky, opaque fluid with a characteristic metallic taste color: scarlet to dull red specific gravity and viscosity: heavier and more viscous than water pH: alkaline (7.35-7.45) temperature (38?C or 100.4 ?F) Blood Volume 8% of body weight 5 to 6 liters or about 6 quarts in healthy men * * The composition of blood blood plasma blood cells erythrocytes leukocytes platelets 55% 45% water nutrients, salts, hormones, gasses, plasma proteins, electrolytes, antibodies, albumin, clotting factors, wastes 90% 10% granulocytes agranulocytes neutrophils esinophils basophils monocytes lymphocytes The composition of blood Blood is composed of cells, or formed elements, suspended in a clear, straw-colored fluid called plasma. The cells include erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets or thrombocytes, and constitute about 45 % of the total blood volume. The remaining 55% of blood is plasma. About 90% of plasma is water. The remaining 10% contains nutrients, elect