Respiratory System

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It is the network of organs and tissues that help you breathe.

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respiratory system

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What is the purpose of the respiratory system?

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takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide

Front

Openings that pull air from outside your body into your respiratory system.

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mouth and nose

Front

Passage connecting your throat and lungs.

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trachea

Front

Bones that surround and protect your lungs and heart.

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ribs

Front

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.

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alveoli

Front

Hollow organ that allows you to talk and make sounds when air moves in and out. Options: pharynx, larynx, trachea, cilia

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larynx

Front

What does our respiratory system help us do?

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absorb oxygen into our body.

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Muscle that helps your lungs pull in air and push it out.

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diaphragm

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This area warms, moisturizes, and filters air before going to the lungs. Which system does this image represent? Options: trachea, nose, mouth, nasal cavity

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nasal cavity