Ever wondered how your blood moves around your body? Or why your heart keeps beating? Your circulatory system is like a super highway that carries blood to every part of your body to keep you alive and active!
This interactive guide will help you, a P6 learner, discover how blood flows, what your heart does, and how to keep your circulatory system healthy. Let’s dive in!
The circulatory system is your body’s delivery system. It moves blood around, carrying oxygen, nutrients, and other important things to your cells, and taking away waste like carbon dioxide.
Blood circulation is like a delivery service for your body. It brings oxygen from your lungs and nutrients from your food to every part of your body, like your brain, muscles, and organs. It also carries away waste, like carbon dioxide, so your body stays healthy and can work properly!
Your heart is the pump that keeps blood moving. It’s a strong muscle with four main parts. Click on each part in the diagram to learn its name and job!
Select a heart part from the diagram to see its details here.
Blood travels through your body in a big loop, carrying oxygen and nutrients. Let’s see how it moves! Use the buttons to follow the blood flow.
When blood goes TO THE LUNGS:
When blood goes TO THE BODY:
Blood is like a super team with different parts, each with a special job. Let’s explore them!
Ready to test what you’ve learned about the circulatory system? Click the button to get a short quiz!
Sometimes, the circulatory system faces problems. Knowing about them helps us stay healthy. Click a tab to learn more.
Taking care of your circulatory system helps you stay strong and active. Here are some tips!
Describe a situation, and I’ll give you advice on keeping your circulatory system healthy!
HIV/AIDS is a disease that affects the blood and the body’s ability to fight germs. Let’s learn about its effects.
HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s white blood cells, making it hard to fight infections. AIDS is the serious condition that happens if HIV is not treated.
Effects on:
Prevention: Avoid sharing needles, and learn about safe practices. Doctors can help with medicines to manage HIV.