Respiratory System

Front

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

Back

To allow you to breathe

Front

Which two gases are exchanged during breathing?

Back

Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide

Front

Where does the air enter after it goes through your mouth?

Back

Windpipe (trachea)

Front

What are your lungs compared to in the text?

Back

Large sponges

Front

What happens to your lungs when you exhale?

Back

They deflate

Front

What leaves your blood and enters your lungs to be exhaled?

Back

Carbon Dioxide

Front

What is the term for breathing in?

Back

Inhale

Front

What is peak flow?

Back

How quickly you can get air out of your lungs

Front

What should you do after taking your peak flow readings?

Back

Compare your average reading to your partner

Front

What is the purpose of labeling the main parts of the respiratory system diagram?

Back

To understand what happens in each part