Chapter 3: the Cardiorespitory System Flashcards
1
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This system of the body is what takes In And transports oxygen and nutrients throughout our body and also removes the waste products of metabolism.
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The Cardiorespiratory system
2
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The Cardiorespiratory is made up of what two systems?
A
Cardiovascular system and the respiratory system
3
Q
Respiratory system
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Lungs and airways which bring oxygen (O2) and remove carbon dioxide (CO2)
4
Q
Cardiovascular system
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heart, blood and blood vessels and transports oxygen and carbon dioxide between the cells and lungs.
5
Q
A muscular pump that circulates blood throughout the body
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The heart
6
Q
The pacemaker of the heart
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Sinoatrial (SA) node
7
Q
The top two chambers of the heart
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Atria
8
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The lower two chambers of the heart
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Ventricles
