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Anatomy stack 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Q: What is the primary function of the respiratory system? | A: Gas exchange—bringing in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide. |
| Q: What muscle is the main driver of inhalation? | A: The diaphragm. |
| Q: What structure prevents food from entering the trachea? | A: The epiglottis. |
| Q: What is the main function of the lymphatic system? | A: To return excess fluid to the bloodstream and aid immune responses. |
| Q: What are lymph nodes responsible for? | A: Filtering lymph and housing immune cells that fight infection. |
| Q: What is the largest lymphatic organ? | A: The spleen. |
| Q: What is the main function of the cardiovascular (cardiac) system? | A: Transporting blood, nutrients, gases, and waste throughout the body. |
| Q: What chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body? | A: The left ventricle. |
| Q: What vessels carry blood away from the heart? | A: Arteries. |
| Q: What are capillaries? | A: The smallest blood vessels where gas, nutrient, and waste exchange occurs. |