Circulatory & Respiratory Systems

Front

What system works most closely with the circulatory system?

Back

Respiratory system.

Front

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

Back

To take in oxygen and give off carbon dioxide.

Front

Which organ is responsible for pumping and circulating blood?

Back

Heart.

Front

What system gathers oxygen from the environment and gets rid of carbon dioxide from the body?

Back

Respiratory system.

Front

In which system does gas exchange between the blood and the outside occur?

Back

Respiratory system.

Front

What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

Back

To transport nutrients, gases, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

Front

What are the main components of the circulatory system?

Back

Heart, blood vessels, and blood.

Front

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

Back

To facilitate gas exchange by taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the difference between the circulatory and respiratory systems?

Back

The circulatory system transports blood and nutrients, while the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange.

Front

What is oxygen's role in the body?

Back

Oxygen is essential for cellular respiration, which produces energy.