click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Cardiovascular
Circulatory / Respiratory
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Alveoli | Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange happens |
| Bronchi | Two large tubes that carry air into the lungs |
| Bronchioles | Smaller branches of the bronchi inside the lungs |
| Diaphragm | Muscle that helps you breathe by moving up and down |
| Gas Exchange | Process where oxygen enters blood and carbon dioxide leaves |
| Lungs | Organs that take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide |
| Trachea | Windpipe that carries air to the lungs |
| Oxygen (O₂) | Gas your body needs for energy |
| Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) | Waste gas your body removes |
| Respiration | Process of breathing and using oxygen in cells |
| Heart | Organ that pumps blood through the body |
| Arteries | Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart |
| Veins | Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart |
| Capillaries | Tiny vessels where exchange of gases/nutrients occurs |
| Blood | Fluid that transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste |
| Red Blood Cells | Carry oxygen using hemoglobin |
| White Blood Cells | Fight infection |
| Plasma | Liquid part of blood |
| Pulse | The beat of your heart you can feel |
| Circulation | Movement of blood through the body |