circulatory and respiratory system Flashcards
(23 cards)
what is the function of the cardiovascular system
to carry nutrients to the cell and wastes away from the cell
what is the function of the red blood cells
to carry oxygen to the cells
what is the function of the white blood cells
to fight infection
what is the function of the platelets
to clot the blood
what are the collecting chambers of the heart called
atria (atrium)
what are the pumping chambers of the heart called
ventricles
doctors will install a _____________ to help regulate heartrate
pacemaker
why does your heart beat faster when you exercise
to meet the increase oxygen demand
what blood vessels carry blood to the heart
veins
what blood vessels carry blood away from the heart
arteries
name the only artery in the body that carries deoxygenated blood
pulmonary artery
nate the only vein in the body that carries oxygenated blood
pulmonary vein
name the vessels where gases are exchanged
capillaries
why is exercise good for the cardiovascular system
strengthens the heart
what is the role of the respiratory system
to bring in oxygen and rid the body of carbon dioxide
what is the function of the nose
filter, warm and moisten the air
name the flap of tissue that covers the trachea
epiglottis
what is another name for windpipe
trachea
what structure contains the vocal cords
larynx
name the tiny airsacs where gases are exchanged in the lungs
alveoli
each alveolus is surrounded by ___-
capillaries
name the chamber that collects flood from the body
right atria
name the chamber that pumps blood to the lungs
right ventricle
