
Respiratory and Digestive System Test Review
Quiz by Thomas Rochford
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The movement of air into and out of the lungs
The process of breaking down glucose with oxygen (aerobic) to release energy.
Entrance and exit for air.
both air and food travels through.
area that contains the vocal cords. known as the "voice box"
brings air to the two bronchi and the bronchioles (aka windpipe)
tiny sacs surrounded by capillaries. This is where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged (aka gas exchange) between the air and the blood.tiny sacs surrounded by capillaries.
the muscle that moves air into and out of the lungs.
What does oxygen help to create?
Which system does the respiratory system work with to supply oxygen for the body?
Occurs when food is physically broken down by the action of teeth and muscles.
Occurs when things like saliva act on food to break it down into smaller molecules.
First stop for food where it is broken down physically and chemically.
Muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
A J-shaped muscular pouch. Food is broken down both mechanically and chemically.
Most digestions occurs here. Food is absorbed through small finger-like projections called villi. Nutrients move from the villi directly into the blood stream.
Produces bile that is stored in the gallbladder and released into the small intestine.
Its function is to absorb water from the undigested mass
opening to the outside of the body
Bottom portion of the large intestine. Stores solid waste until it is released from the body.
Produces a liquid which is made up of enzymes that chemically break down carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
The process by which food is broken down into small molecules that can be absorbed into the blood and used directly by the cells.
supports body and gives it shape
Transports materials throughout the body.
Brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide and water. Supply the blood with oxygen in order for the blood to deliver oxygen to all parts of the body.