1. Circulatory & Respiratory System Flashcards
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2. What is the function of the
Circulatory System?

3. What is the function of the
Respiratory System?

4. Describe the following structures of the heart:
1) Pericardium
2) Myocardium
3) Chambers
4) Septum
5) Valves

5. Which type of circulation carries blood from the heart to the lungs?

6. Which type of circulation carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body?

7. Which type of circulation carries oxygen-poor blood away from the heart?

8. What is plasma and what is it made of?

9. What is the function of red blood cells?

10. What is hemoglobin?

11. What are the 3 types of white blood cells & their functions?

12. What are platelets?

13. What are the 3 types of blood vessels & their functions?

14. What is the composition of blood?

15. What is blood pressure?

16. Define mucus & cilia.

17. Describe the following structures of the Respiratory System:
1) Pharynx
2) Epiglottis
3) Trachea
4) Bronchi
5) Bronchioles
6) Alveoli

18. What is gas exchange and where does it take place?

19. What is another name for breathing?

20. Which direction does the diaphragm move when you inhale?
When you exhale?

21. Which organ helps regulate blood pressure?

22. Where is air filtered in your body?

23. What do vocal cords allow you to do?

24. *Know the pathway of blood flow
*Be able to label the chambers of the heart
*Be able to label the structures of the respiratory system