Week 20 Flashcards Vocab

Front

Which body system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body?

Back

Circulatory System

Front

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Back

To break down food and absorb nutrients

Front

Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell"?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

Back

To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

Front

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

To control cell activities and store genetic information

Front

Leachate

Back

A liquid that drains from landfills

Front

Infiltration in the context of environmental science

Back

The process of water entering the soil

Front

Thermal contraction

Back

The contraction of materials when cooled

Front

Which of the following is an example of an emission?

• Water vapor from a boiling pot
• Carbon dioxide from a car exhaust
• Soil erosion
• Nutrient absorption in the intestines

Back

Carbon dioxide from a car exhaust

Front

Which body system includes the heart and blood vessels?

Back

Circulatory System