Pump up the Jam
The vessels that move blood away from the heart
Arteries
the microscopic hairs that line nasal passages to filter out dust and particulates
cilia
These cells make up 99% of the cellular components of blood
red blood cells
Rhinitis is inflammation of __________, which also help to heat and moisten air before it goes into the lungs.
mucus membranes
This traditional 4-letter dog name is from Latin for "trust"
Fido
the largest artery in the body; contains blood directly leaving the heart
Aorta
the windpipe, made of cartilage rings to keep the tube open all the time
trachea
The term for the liquid part of blood
plasma
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes. What are the bronchial tubes?
The tubes that lead to the lungs
Doctors use this 5-letter term for swelling or bloating in the body due to an excess build-up of fluid
Edema
the vessels where oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide
Capillaries
passageway where the nose and mouth meet.
pharynx
The term for white blood cells
leukocytes
What does dyspnea mean?
Difficulty breathing
Some moths are able to detect chemical love signals called these up to 7 miles away.
what are pheromones?
Blood leaves the heart from which chambers?
Ventricles
flap of skin that covers the larynx during swallowing
epiglottis
These cells help the blood clot
platelets
Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx. What is the purpose of the larynx?
the voice box
In the 1950s, the state of Idaho relocated these amphibious rodents by dropping them out of airplanes using parachutes.
Beavers
Reptiles and amphibians have how many chambers in the heart?
three
The diaphragm ________ to pull air into the body, and ______ to push air out of the body
contracts, then relaxes
These white blood cells are the major defenders against invasions, and make up the largest proportion of the blood. They lead the attack and create the body's response to infection (heat, inflammation)
Neutrophils
What does hypoxia mean?
Low blood oxygen
This carnivore’s scientific name is Ursus maritimus.
polar bear