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Biology Chapter 37
Terms related to the circulatory and respiratory systems.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| respiratory | System that trades carbon dioxide for oxygen |
| aorta | Main artery of the heart |
| arteries | Vessels that carry blood away from the heart |
| emphysema | Loss of lung elasticity |
| atherosclerosis | Clogging of the arteries |
| veins | Vessels that carry blood into the heart |
| diaphragm | Muscle that controls breathing |
| valves | Prevents backflow of blood |
| atria | Upper chambers of heart |
| pharynx | Food and air tube |
| circulatory | System that transports oxygen and nutrients |
| ventricles | Lower chambers of the heart |
| pulmonary | Right side of heart, lacks oxygen |
| capillaries | Connects arteries and veins |
| trachea | Windpipe |
| systemic | Left side of heart, contains oxygen |
| nicotine | Drug, leads to lung cancer |
| septum | Muscle, separates right and left sides of heart |
| larynx | Voicebox |
| alveoli | Location of gas exchange |
| bronchi | Tube branches leading from trachea to lungs |