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The upper chambers of the heart are the...
atrium
The atria are the “upstairs” chambers of the heart and these parts are the “downstairs” chambers:
ventricles
What parts act like doors that control blood flow in the heart?
valves
The beating sound your heart makes comes from
Valves closing
What is the function of peristalsis?
to move food through the digestive system
Oxygen moves between the respiratory system and the circulatory system when it transfers from ____ to _____.
alveoli, capillaries
What organ follows the stomach in the digestive system?
intestine
Lungs contain millions of:
alveoli
. A TINY blood vessel that allows for exchange between blood and cells in the tissue in the body is ...
capillary
The digestive process starts in the:
mouth
What is a system of organs that transport blood throughout the body called?
circulatory system
. How many chambers does the heart have?
4
Which of the following is NOT part of the respiratory system?
ventricle
Where are the alveoli located in the respiratory system?
inside the lungs
With circulation, the heart provides your body with:
oxygen
The movement of blood through the heart and body is called:
circulation
