RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Front

__________ is an active process of breathing which causes intake of air into lungs.

Back

Inspiration

Front

_________ is a passive process of breathing which causes expulsion of air from lungs.

Back

Expiration

Front

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

Back

to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body

Front

What is the function of the dome-shaped diaphragm?

Back

It attaches to the lungs to help in breathing.

Front

When you breathe, your lungs take in ___ and remove ___. Options: air/oxygen, oxygen/carbon dioxide, carbon dioxide/waste, waste/air

Back

oxygen/carbon dioxide

Front

What is the function of the bronchi?

Back

Transport air from trachea to lungs

Front

Within the lungs, the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs between the ___ and the capillaries.

Back

alveoli

Front

Name the organ label #6

Back

trachea

Front

The passageway that is SHARED by both the digestive and respiratory system is the _______

Back

pharynx

Front

Flap of skin that covers the opening to the trachea during swallowing/breathing is called ______

Back

Epiglottis