Body Systems REVIEW

Front

Which 2 substances are exchanged in the Respiratory System?

Back

Carbon dioxide and oxygen are exchanged in the Respiratory System.

Front

How many chambers does the heart have?

Back

The heart has 4 chambers.

Front

What is the job of the heart?

Back

The job of the heart is to pump blood around the body.

Front

What function does the heart perform?

Back

The heart is a pump that moves blood; arteries and veins are the pipes where blood flows.

Front

What is the main function of the nervous system?

Back

The main function of the nervous system is to send messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to and from the body.

Front

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

Back

The lungs facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during breathing.

Front

What is the function of arteries?

Back

Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body.

Front

What is the function of veins?

Back

Veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the role of red blood cells?

Back

Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and carry carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

Front

What is the function of the digestive system?

Back

The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients that the body can use.