Which of the parts of the circulatory system brings blood from a part of the body to the heart? arteriesa - capillaries - arterioles - veins
veins
What role does blood have in breathing?
Oxygen enters the lungs, and it moves into the blood
Where are the alveoli located in the respiratory system?
Inside the lungs
Describe the function of a diaphragm?
The diaphragm regulates air pressure inside the chest.
Name the three main types of blood vessels
Arteries - Veins - Capillaries
How do animals breathe?
Diffusion - Gills - Lungs - Tracheal Tubes
What role does the trachea play in respiration?
The trachea connects the pharynx and the bronchi
What process is made possible by the arrangement of capillaries surrounding alveoli?
The process of gas exchange
Lungs contain millions of _____. alveoli - villi - projections - capillaries
alveoli
Which of the following is NOT part of the respiratory system? pharynx - ventricle - trachea - bronchus
ventricle
Oxygen moves between the respiratory system and the circulatory system when it transfers from ____ to _____. alveoli, capillaries bronchi, trachea capillaries, veins bronchi, capillaries
alveoli, capillaries
During gas exchange, oxygen moves into the blood, and carbon dioxide moves into the alveoli. (True/False)
True
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