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Circulatory (Cardiovascular)/Respiratory System Review
1. What is the main job of the cardiovascular system? What are the organs that
make up this system?
2. What is the primary function of the heart? Why is this important?
3. Explain the primary functions of each of the 3 types of blood vessels. Why is
each important?
4. How is the cardiovascular system dependent on the skeletal system?
5. What is the main job of the respiratory system? What are the parts/organs that
make up this system?
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6. Why are alveoli important? Explain their function.
7. What is the role of water in regards to respiration or circulation?
8. How do the circulatory and respiratory system work together to allow for
respiration to take place?
9. How is the respiratory system dependent on the muscular system to allow for
breathing?
10. What organ in the human body is similar to gills in fish? Explain.
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Grading Rubric for each question.
4
Answer is all correct
and includes many
supporting details.
Written in complete
sentences, includes
correct punctuation
and grammar.
3
2
1
Answer is all correct,
and most important
details are listed.
Sentences are not
complete, or has poor
grammar and
punctuation.
Answer is partially
correct. Some details
are incomplete or
missing. Poor
sentence structure.
Answer is incorrect or
missing too many
details to support. No
sentence structure.