Science Flashcards
Term 2 (48 cards)
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
True or False: The circulatory system is responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the main organ of the respiratory system.
Lung
What are the two main components of the circulatory system?
The heart and blood vessels.
Multiple choice: Which gas do we primarily inhale?
Oxygen
What is the process by which rocks are broken down and reformed?
The rock cycle.
Short answer: What part of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?
The left ventricle.
True or False: Veins carry blood away from the heart.
False
What is the role of red blood cells?
To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body’s tissues.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for gas exchange in the lungs.
Alveoli
Multiple choice: Which type of blood vessel carries blood back to the heart?
Veins
What is the function of capillaries?
To connect arteries and veins and facilitate exchange of substances.
Short answer: What does the diaphragm do?
It helps in the process of breathing by contracting and relaxing.
True or False: The heart has four chambers.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ cycle describes the continuous process of rock formation and transformation.
Rock
Multiple choice: What type of rock is formed from cooling magma?
Igneous rock
What is the function of the pulmonary arteries?
To carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
Short answer: What is the primary waste gas produced by cellular respiration?
Carbon dioxide.
True or False: The aorta is the largest artery in the body.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water.
Condensation
Multiple choice: Which type of rock is formed by the accumulation of sediment?
Sedimentary rock
What is the role of the trachea?
To transport air to and from the lungs.
Short answer: What is the primary function of the circulatory system?
To transport blood, nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.
True or False: The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.
True