circulatory and respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
positive feedback loop
A
When a change in a system causes another change that increases the first change
2
Q
trachea
A
transports air into the lungs
3
Q
bronchi
A
branch of trachea to each lung
4
Q
bronchioles
A
Branch it bronchi into alveoli
5
Q
diaphragm
A
involuntary muscle that controls breathing
6
Q
alveoli
A
air sacs where gas exchange occurs
7
Q
vein
A
will always go near or enter the heart
8
Q
artery
A
always leaves the heart
9
Q
capillary
A
arteries that get really small, super thin gas exchange site
10
Q
blood components
A
- red blood cells (carries oxygen)
- plasma (water with nutrients and waste) more than half of the mixture
- platelets (clot blood)
- white blood cells (fighting germs and infections)