Nervous, Circulatory & Respiratory Systems

Front

What is the spinal cord?

Back

A thick column of nerve tissue that links your brain and the peripheral nervous system.

Front

What body system transports nutrients and gases to different parts of your body?

Back

Circulatory system.

Front

What is the majority component of your blood?

Back

Plasma.

Front

What are the large, sponge-like organs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged?

Back

Lungs.

Front

What body system brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide?

Back

Respiratory system.

Front

What is the main function of red blood cells?

Back

To carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the role of the heart in the circulatory system?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

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

Back

To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the central nervous system composed of?

Back

The brain and spinal cord.

Front

What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?

Back

To connect the central nervous system to the limbs and organs.