Body Systems Practice Flashcard

Front

Arteries transport ___ away from the heart.

Back

Oxygen

Front

Which system consists of the skin, hair, and nails?

Back

Integumentary

Front

___________ are the smallest veins.

Back

Capillaries

Front

Which system is responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells?

Back

Circulatory

Front

Someone is cold and shivers. Which systems are at work together?

Back

Nervous, Integumentary, and Muscular

Front

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

Back

To transport blood, nutrients, and oxygen throughout the body.

Front

What are capillaries?

Back

The smallest blood vessels where gas and nutrient exchange occurs.

Front

What role does the integumentary system play?

Back

It protects the body, regulates temperature, and provides sensory information.

Front

What is the primary function of veins?

Back

To carry blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the function of the respiratory system?

Back

To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.