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Details Title: Respiratory and Circulatory Description: Respiratory and Circulatory Systems Total Flash Cards: 16 Created: 05/29/2006 17:13:37	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Bronchi Definition Two tubes that carry air from the trachea to the lungs. Term Trachea Definition A stiff tube through which air passes to and from the lungs. Term Plasma Definition The liquid part of blood, mostly water Term Mucus Definition A moist sticky fluid that is found in the nasal cavity. Warms and filters air Term Cellular Respiration Definition A process that combines oxogine with food molecules in a chemical change that releases energy Term Vein Definition Takes blood to the heart Term Larynx Definition Voice box Term Bronchioles Definition Tiny branching tubes in the lungs Term Platelets Definition Helps blood to clot Term Red Blood Cells Definition Cells in plasma that transport oxygento the body cells and carbon dioxide away from the body cells Term Alveoli Definition Tiny air sacks in the lungs Term Circulatory System Definition A system that transports materials in the blood to and from the cells of the body Term Respiratory System Definition The system of tissues and organs that brings oxygen into the body and removes waste and materials such as carbon dioxide Term White Blood Cells Definition Fights infections, cops in the bloodstream Term White Blood Cells Definition Fights infections, cops in the bloodstream Term Capillaries Definition Connects blood vessles to arterys, has hair like particles on it