respiratory and circulatory Flashcards
circulatory system
transports blood and other materials. brings supplies to cells, carries away waste, separates oxygen poor, and oxygen rich blood. moves blood to all parts of the body.
respiratory system
where gas exchange occur. picks up oxygen from inhaled air, expels CO2 and water.
lungs
contain bronchioles, bronchi, and alveoli.
alveoli
absorbs oxygen from the air you breathe in
circulatory made up of
heart, arteries, veins, capillaries
heart
pumps blood throughout body
arteries
move blood away from heart
veins
move blood back to heart
capillaries
get blood to and from cells
3 functions of circulatory system
transporting blood gases and nutrients…collecting waste materials…maintaining body temperature
blood capillaries
absorb most nutrients
lacteals
absorb fats and fat soluble vitamins
