Circulatory/Respiratory System

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

• to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body
• to bring oxygen to the body
• to break down food and absorb nutrients
• to remove oxygen from the body and deliver carbon dioxide

What are the main organs of gas exchange in the respiratory system?

• diapragm
• lungs
• trachea
• bronchi

Inhale!!!!
Your lungs are ___________  air

• taking in
• letting out

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

EXHALE!!!
My lungs are __________________ air. 

• taking in
• letting out

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

What is function of the dome-shaped diaphragm?

• This is where gas exchange happens.
• Air passes through the diaphragm on the way to the lungs.
• It attaches to the lungs to help in breathing.
• It is under the lungs and keeps them from falling down to your stomach.

When you breathe, your lungs take in ___ and remove ___. 

• air/oxygen
• oxygen/carbon dioxide 
• carbon dioxide/waste 
• waste/air 

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

A disorder of the lungs called ____ causes the bronchi to become restricted (get smaller) so air can't get to the lungs.

• asthma 
• cold
• influenza 
• bronchitis 

What is the function of the cardiovascular system 

• carries oxygen and nutrients to body
• carries waste to excretory system
• defense against disease
• all of the above

The largest artery in the body

• Aorta
• Superior Vena Cava
• Inferior Vena Cava
• Pulmonary Artery

How big is your heart?

• The size of your stomach
• The size of your foot
• The size of your fist
• The size of your brain