Marathon Runner Flashcard 2

Front

What system in the human body collects oxygen from the air?

Back

Respiratory system.

Front

What type of exercise is aerobic exercise?

Back

Exercise with oxygen.

Front

What is the group of organs that work together to break down food into nutrients?

Back

Digestive system.

Front

Which system breaks food down into tiny glucose molecules?

Back

Digestive system.

Front

What could result from failure to maintain homeostasis in the body?

Back

Lack of internal balance, eventual death, and difficulty carrying on metabolism.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment.

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

To exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the body and the environment.

Front

What are the main organs involved in the digestive system?

Back

Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas.

Front

What is the role of glucose in the body?

Back

Glucose is a primary source of energy for the body's cells.

Front

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise?

Back

Aerobic exercise requires oxygen; anaerobic exercise does not.