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You learn how the heart, blood and lungs work together to move oxygen around the body and remove carbon dioxide. This helps you understand how the body keeps cells alive during rest, exercise and everyday activity.
You should already know the main parts of the body and the idea that organs work together in systems. It also helps to understand basic cell needs, such as oxygen and nutrients.
Not confident yet? Work through Digestion & nutrition first.
One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.
Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
Working: Arteries carry blood away from the heart, usually under high pressure.
This topic usually appears within the human body systems section of SHS Integrated Science. It supports WASSCE preparation by strengthening understanding of circulation, respiration and related diagram questions.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
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