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Circulatory System of Man — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 10 · Biology
Circulatory System of Man revision notes for ICSE Class 10 Biology: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 10 Biology syllabus.
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1. Circulatory system and body fluids
- The circulatory system is needed because body cells are not directly in contact with the external environment.
- Its main functions are transport of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, hormones, and wastes.
- It also helps in homeostasis, defence, and temperature regulation.
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2. Blood and plasma
- Blood is a fluid connective tissue.
- Normal blood volume is 4.5 to 5.5 litres in a woman and 5 to 6 litres in a man.
- Blood is slightly alkaline with pH 7.4.
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3. Red blood cells and haemoglobin
- Red blood cells are also called erythrocytes.
- RBCs are biconcave discs.
- They measure about 8 micrometres in diameter and 2 micrometres in thickness.
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4. White blood cells and their types
- White blood cells are also called leucocytes.
- WBCs are nucleated, colourless, and mostly amoeboid.
- They help in defence by phagocytosis and antibody production.
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A transport system that supplies oxygenBlood is a fluid connective tissuePlasma is the liquid partSerum is plasma from which fibrinogenRBCs are biconcave
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