Body Systems Review Part I

Front

What is the major waste product taken from the cells back to the heart?

Back

Carbon dioxide is the major waste product that is transported from the cells back to the heart.

Front

What is the main organ of the circulatory system?

Back

The heart is the main organ of the circulatory system.

Front

What muscular organ holds the vocal cords?

Back

The larynx is the muscular organ that holds the vocal cords.

Front

What type of muscle is responsible for pumping blood?

Back

Cardiac muscle is responsible for pumping blood.

Front

What is the main function of the muscular system?

Back

The main function of the muscular system is movement.

Front

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

Back

The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products.

Front

What are the three types of muscle tissue?

Back

The three types of muscle tissue are skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and cardiac muscle.

Front

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

Back

The lungs facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and the bloodstream.

Front

What is the function of the epiglottis?

Back

The epiglottis prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing.

Front

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

Back

Voluntary muscles are controlled consciously (e.g., skeletal muscles), while involuntary muscles operate automatically (e.g., cardiac and smooth muscles).