Chapter 9 test February 4 Flashcards
What are the parts of the respiratory system?
Nose,throat,lungs,larynx,pharynx and trachea
What are the parts of the lymphatic system?
vessels,capillaries,tonsils,thymus, lymph nodes, spleen,lymphatic vessels, bone marrow
What are the parts of the cardiovascular system?
Heart, arteries,capillaries,veins, blood
What is the function of blood?
carry oxygen,nutrients, and waste, Fight disease and regulate temperature.
what is the function of the heart?
to pump blood throughout the body
what is the function of lymph?
collect extra cellular fluid
what is the function of blood vessels?
to carry blood throughout the body
What is the function of the thymus gland?
to fight infections
artery
a blood vessel that carries blood AWAY from the heart to the bodies organs.
vein
a vessel that carries blood TO the heart
Larynx
area of the throat that contains the vocal chords
pharynx
throat