Where does deoxygenated blood travel to after leaving the heart
lungs
Where does gas exchange take place?
Between alveoli and capillaries
What takes deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?
Pulmonary artery
In which direction does oxygen move during gas exchange?
a) from alveoli to capillary
b) from capillary to alveoli
c) moves freely between capillary and alveoli
a) from alveoli to capillary
What heart chamber is labelled C?
left atrium
What is the biggiest planet in our planet?
Jupiter
What is the purpose of valves?
Valves prevent the back-flow of blood
Which part of the brain controls heart rate and breathing rate?
medulla oblongata
Describe how red blood cells carry oxygen.
Oxygen binds to hemoglobin in the red blood cell to be transported
During inhalation, the rib cage is _______ and the diaphragm is _______.
a) raised, raised
b) raised, lowered
C) lowered, raised
d) lowered, lowered
b) raised, lowered
What are the two veins that return deoxygenated blood back to the heart?
Superior and inferior Vena Cava
What is the name of the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
Describe the function of platelets
Platelets - responsible for forming blood clots to stop your body from bleeding out.
Structure which serves as the passageway to both the respiratory and digestive system
pharynx
What is the pumping chamber of the heart called?
ventricles
What is the advantage of having many branches of bronchioles and alveoli?
To increase the surface area for faster transport
What separates the right and the left side of the heart?
septum
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa.
What is structure #10?
Pulmonary veins
What is structure #5?
left bronchus
Which type of blood vessel is under high pressure?
arteries
What is the name of #4?
trachea (windpipe)
Pulmonary artery
What is the name of Bart Simpson’s sister?
Lisa Simpson
What is the function of the arteries?
Carry blood away from the heart.
What is the function of structure #3?
larynx is the voicebox which produces sound
What is structure #1?
Aorta
What are the rings surrounding the trachea?
Cartilages that protect the trachea
What is structure labelled G?
G= pulmonary artery
What is the most-ordered item at McDonald’s?