Respiratory and Circulatory System Flashcard

Front

What is the primary organ responsible for gas exchange in the respiratory system?

Back

Lungs

Front

How do chronic diseases of the respiratory system differ from acute diseases?

Back

Acute diseases are usually short-term, while chronic diseases are long-term.

Front

What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

Back

To transport oxygen and nutrients to cells.

Front

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for producing sound?

Back

Larynx.

Front

What role do the nasal and oral cavities play in the respiratory system?

Back

They filter and warm the air entering the body.

Front

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

Back

The diaphragm contracts and relaxes to help draw air into and push air out of the lungs.

Front

What are alveoli and their function?

Back

Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

Front

What is the role of red blood cells in the circulatory system?

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 pathway of air from the outside to the lungs?

Back

Air enters through the nasal cavity or mouth, travels down the trachea, and into the bronchi, leading to the lungs.

Front

What is the significance of the trachea in the respiratory system?

Back

The trachea is the windpipe that connects the throat to the lungs, allowing air to pass through.