Respiratory/cardiovascular system Flashcards

1
Q

what is the goal of the respiratory system

A

Deliver oxygen to the blood & tissues and remove carbon dioxide from the blood back into the atmosphere

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2
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what is the goal of the cardiovascular system

A

Transport of nutrients, oxygen, and hormones throughout body to the cells and removal of waste

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3
Q

arteries

A

deliver oxygenated blood to the rest of the body - AWAY from the heart

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4
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veins

A

carry deoxygenated blood back to the lungs/heart - TO THE LUNGS/Heart

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5
Q

do arteries or veins have a valve

A

veins

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6
Q

where does O2 go

A

From lungs to bloodstream to cells

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7
Q

how does O2 diffuse

A

Inhalation and circulation to tissues via blood vessels/capillaries

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8
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what is the goal of O2 diffusion

A

Oxygen needed by all cells for cellular respiration

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9
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where does CO2 go

A

From cells to bloodstream to lungs

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10
Q

how does CO2 diffuse

A

Circulation from tissues via veins to lungs - exhalation

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11
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what is the goal of CO2 diffusion

A

CO2 is a byproduct of cellular respiration. It needs to be removed from the body.

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