Human Body Systems Review

Front

Where does cellular respiration take place?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What type of muscles are attached to your bones?

Back

Skeletal muscles

Front

What is the function of red blood cells?

Back

Carry oxygen from the lungs to the body cells and transport carbon dioxide from the cells back to the lungs.

Front

What type of joint is the hip joint?

Back

Ball and socket joint

Front

Where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place in the blood vessels?

Back

Capillaries

Front

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

Back

To transport nutrients, gases, hormones, blood cells, and waste products throughout the body.

Front

What are the three types of blood vessels?

Back

Arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Front

What is the role of arteries in the circulatory system?

Back

To carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.

Front

What is the role of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.