Human Body Systems Test

Front

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

Back

To transport nutrients and waste throughout the body.

Front

Which organ is primarily responsible for gas exchange in the respiratory system?

Back

Lungs.

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?

Back

It attaches to the lungs to help in breathing.

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

To provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body.

Front

When you breathe, what gas do your lungs take in and what do they remove?

Back

They take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the function of red blood cells in the circulatory system?

Back

To carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and return carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs.

Front

What is the role of the heart in the circulatory system?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What are the main components of the respiratory system?

Back

Nose, trachea, bronchi, lungs, and diaphragm.

Front

How does the circulatory system help regulate body temperature?

Back

By adjusting blood flow to the skin, allowing heat to be released or retained.

Front

What is the difference between the pulmonary and systemic circulation?

Back

Pulmonary circulation moves blood between the heart and lungs, while systemic circulation moves blood between the heart and the rest of the body.