Body Systems Final Assessment

Front

What is the esophagus?

Back

The esophagus is a tube that connects the throat to the stomach and is part of the digestive system.

Front

Where does the breathing process start?

Back

The breathing process starts in the nose and mouth, not in the lungs.

Front

What do we breathe in?

Back

We breathe in oxygen, not carbon dioxide.

Front

What type of muscle is the heart?

Back

The heart is a cardiac muscle, which means it is a special type of muscle that pumps blood.

Front

What does our pulse represent?

Back

Our pulse represents our heartbeat, which is the number of times our heart beats in a minute.

Front

What is the function of the lungs?

Back

The lungs are responsible for taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in breathing?

Back

The diaphragm is a muscle that helps us breathe by moving up and down to allow air in and out of the lungs.

Front

What is oxygen?

Back

Oxygen is a gas that we need to breathe in to live.

Front

What is carbon dioxide?

Back

Carbon dioxide is a gas that we breathe out after our body uses oxygen.

Front

What is the circulatory system?

Back

The circulatory system is the system that moves blood around the body, including the heart and blood vessels.