3.1-Systematic Study 3.2-Interrelated Systems I

Front

What is the windpipe also called?

Back

Trachea

Front

What are tiny vessels that supply cells with oxygen and nutrients?

Back

Capillaries

Front

What is the throat also known as?

Back

Pharynx

Front

What is a blood vessel that returns blood to the heart?

Back

Vein

Front

What is the voice box called?

Back

Larynx

Front

What is the function of the trachea?

Back

To carry air to and from the lungs.

Front

What role do capillaries play in the circulatory system?

Back

They facilitate the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues.

Front

What is the primary function of the pharynx?

Back

To serve as a pathway for both air and food.

Front

What type of blood vessel carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart?

Back

Arteries

Front

What is the difference between veins and arteries?

Back

Veins carry blood to the heart, while arteries carry blood away from the heart.