Flashcard - Circulatory and Respiratory Systems

Front

Which of the following statements is true? Arteries carry blood AWAY from the heart. Veins carry blood TOWARDS the heart., Arteries carry blood TOWARDS the heart. Veins carry blood AWAY from the heart.

Back

Arteries carry blood AWAY from the heart. Veins carry blood TOWARDS the heart.

Front

This substance takes oxygen and nutrients to cells and helps remove waste from cells.

Back

Blood

Front

Which of the following statements about blood composition is true?

Back

All of these statements are true.

Front

How do the circulatory and respiratory systems work together?

Back

The heart pumps blood to the lungs where blood is filled with oxygen.

Front

Fill in the blank: We breathe in (A)_________ and we breathe out (B)_________.

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A = Oxygen, B = Carbon Dioxide

Front

Identify structure "D" of the respiratory system from the diagram.

Back

Trachea

Front

Use the diagram to identify structure C.

Back

Bronchi

Front

Identify structure F and explain its function.

Back

The diaphragm is a muscle that moves down and up, causing the lungs to inhale and exhale.

Front

Identify the structure shown in the image and explain its function.

Back

Alveoli are bubble-like structures that are surrounded by capillaries to absorb oxygen.

Front

This structure is a hollow, muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

Back

Heart