Respiratory System

Front

What are the main organs of gas exchange in the respiratory system?

Back

lungs

Front

When you breathe, your lungs take in ___ and remove ___.

Back

oxygen/carbon dioxide

Front

What does the Larynx hold?

Back

The larynx holds the vocal chords.

Front

When air is pushed OUT of the lungs, what is the correct order for the tubes it passes through?

Back

bronchiole -> bronchi -> trachea -> nose

Front

What is the function of the pharynx in the respiratory system?

Back

The pharynx serves as a pathway for air to the larynx and food to the esophagus.

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in respiration?

Back

The diaphragm contracts and flattens to create a vacuum that pulls air into the lungs.

Front

What is the difference between the bronchi and bronchioles?

Back

Bronchi are larger air passages that lead from the trachea to the lungs, while bronchioles are smaller branches that lead to the alveoli.

Front

What are alveoli and what is their function?

Back

Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

Front

What is the purpose of the trachea in the respiratory system?

Back

The trachea, or windpipe, provides a clear airway for air to enter and exit the lungs.

Front

How does oxygen enter the bloodstream?

Back

Oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into the capillaries surrounding them.