Circulatory, Lymph & Respiratory Systems REVIEW

Front

The function of the cardiovascular system is to

Back

Pump blood throughout the body.

Front

Blood flows from the left atrium to the left ventricle through

Back

the left AV valve.

Front

What are the smallest and most numerous blood vessels in the body?

Back

Capillaries

Front

Where does the actual exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occur? Options: Trachea, Alveoli, Larynx, Nasal Passageway

Back

Alveoli

Front

The pulmonary vein returns oxygenated blood to what chamber of the heart?

Back

Left Atrium

Front

What is the liquid part of blood that is made up mostly of water?

Back

Plasma

Front

Scarring and damage to the alveoli is a sign of this disease.

Back

Emphysema

Front

The “windpipe” for air into the lungs, has rings of cartilage to protect the airway from collapse.

Back

Trachea

Front

The primary role of hemoglobin in the blood is to carry

Back

Oxygen

Front

Why do we breathe?

Back

All the above