Body Systems Review Part I

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment.

Front

What is the epiglottis?

Back

A small flap of cartilage that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent food from entering the airway.

Front

List the four main functions of the skeletal system.

Back

Support, movement, protection, and production of blood cells.

Front

What is carbon dioxide in relation to cellular respiration?

Back

A major waste product produced by cells during metabolism, which is transported back to the heart.

Front

What are the primary organs of the respiratory system?

Back

The lungs.

Front

What is COPD?

Back

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.

Front

What is asthma?

Back

A chronic condition that causes the airways to become inflamed and narrow, leading to difficulty in breathing.

Front

What role do the bronchioles play in the respiratory system?

Back

They are small air passages that branch from the bronchi and lead to the alveoli where gas exchange occurs.

Front

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

Back

To pump blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to cells and removing waste products.

Front

Define the term 'alveoli'.

Back

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.