Interactions Between Systems Honors Biology Quick Check Answers

Blood is taken to the lungs to become oxygenated and returned to the heart before being pumped through the body. Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?



arteries

Oxygen is taken into the body from the environment, and carbon dioxide is removed from the body and released into the environment. Which body system is responsible for exchanging gases with the environment?



respiratory system

A person sprints across a football field to make the touchdown. The person’s muscles use up most of the oxygen in the blood to accomplish this. Which response do you predict would happen because of this?



The pulse and breathing rate increases to provide more oxygen.

Atherosclerosis is a disease that involves the accumulation of fatty deposits on the inner walls of the arteries that causes them to harden over time. This prevents the arteries from expanding and contracting. Which statement best describes the effect would this have on the circulatory system?



This would reduce blood flow and prevent tissues from oxygenating.

A person has a disease that damages the lining of the small intestine, preventing this organ from performing its function. How would this affect the body?



This would prevent the body from obtaining the vitamins and nutrients it needs in order to perform properly.

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