Flashcard 7 - Order & Design

Front

What are the upper chambers of the heart called?

Back

Atria

Front

What is the name of the blood vessel that returns blood to the heart?

Back

Vein

Front

Which part of the respiratory system is primarily responsible for speech?

Back

Larynx

Front

What is carbon dioxide considered in the context of the human body?

Back

Waste

Front

What is the alternative name for the windpipe?

Back

Trachea

Front

What is the primary function of the atria in the heart?

Back

To receive blood from the body and lungs.

Front

What type of blood do veins carry back to the heart?

Back

Deoxygenated blood (except for pulmonary veins which carry oxygenated blood).

Front

What is the role of the larynx in the respiratory system?

Back

It houses the vocal cords and is involved in sound production.

Front

What is the significance of carbon dioxide in the human body?

Back

It is a waste product of metabolism that must be expelled from the body.

Front

What is the function of the trachea in the respiratory system?

Back

To provide a clear airway for air to enter and exit the lungs.