Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Resp and Circ

Respiration and Circulation Study Stack

QuestionAnswer
Organelle at which cellular respiration occurs. Mitochondria
Main organ of the respiratory system Lungs
The area where the respriatory system meets the external world Nose
The place where entering air is warmed and moistened. Sinuses
The muscle in your belly that pulls down to draw in air and relaxes to release it. Diaphragm
The process by which gases are exchanged between your lungs and the circulatory system. Diffusion
Plasma The fluid part of blood.
Red Blood Cells Cells that carry oxygen in the body.
White Blood Cells Cells that fight body invaders.
Valve Structures in the heart and veins that prevent the backwards flow of blood.
Platelets Pieces of cells that assist in blood clotting and produce fibrin.
Blood vessels Veins, Arteries, and Capillaries
Veins Carry blood to the heart.
Arteries Carry blood from the heart
Capillaries Vessels that allow for diffusion of materials in and out of the circulatory system.
Hemoglobin The iron-rich protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
Transfusion Transferring blood from one living organism to another.
o blood The universal donor because it has neither A or B proteins on the surface of the red blood cells.
AB blood The universal acceptor of blood because the body will not attack A or B proteins.
Created by: gsilverman
 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards