The Respiratory System

Front

What part of the respiratory system is shown in the picture?

Back

alveoli

Front

What happens to the epiglottis if you swallow a food or drink a fluid?

Back

it closes

Front

What part of the larynx produces your voice through air vibration? Options: Adam's apple, vocal cords, tonsils, trachea

Back

vocal cords

Front

Functions of the nasal cavity, except:

• Warms and humidifies the inspired air.
• Responsible for sense of smell.
• Removes and traps pathogens and particulate matter from the inspired air.
• Responsible in the transport of oxygen to the blood.

Back

Responsible in the transport of oxygen to the blood.

Front

What is the initial reaction of your body to expel a foreign substance when a particle enters your respiratory system?

Back

sneezing and coughing

Front

Which gas exchange mechanism refers to the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and the body cells?

Back

Internal Respiration

Front

What gas exchange mechanism is shown in the picture?

Back

External Respiration

Front

How many lobes are there in your left lung?

Back

2

Front

What happens to your diaphragm when you inhale?

Back

it contracts

Front

What gas mechanism is shown in the picture? Options: Breathing, External Respiration, Internal Respiration, Cellular Respiration

Back

Breathing