Respiratory and Circulatory Review

Trachea - A hollow tube ( (a)   ) that connects the larynx to the right and left bronchus.

Bronchus – the two major air passageways leading from the trachea to the (a)   .

Where is the right lung?

The yellow structures on the right side of this picture represent ________. This is where the main exchange of glasses takes place.

• diaphragm

• pharynx

• alveoli

• trachea

This system uses blood vessels to deliver _____ and _____ to all the cells in the body.

• oxygen
• nutrients
• cells
• waste
• carbon dioxide

The main organ of the circulatory system is the _____ (the pump).

• heart
• lung

• aorta

• superior vena cava

The blood vessels include arteries, (a)   , and capillaries.

Superior Vena Cava returns blood from the ​ (a)   body, while the Inferior Vena Cava returns blood to the ​ (b)   body.

• lower
• upper

The main function of the circulatory system is 

• To give the body structure and support
• Excrete hormones

• transport blood, nutrients, and gases throughout the body
• to transport messages from the body to the brain

What are capillaries?

• Capillaries are large blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood.
• Capillaries are found only in the lungs.
• Capillaries are tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins.
• Capillaries are responsible for pumping blood to the body's organs and tissues.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3