04.1C System Transport - Respiratory System (PART C)

Front

What is the passageway that moistens the air and has hairs to trap dust and particles?

Back

Nasal cavity

Front

What is the process called where cells use oxygen to release energy from food?

Back

Cellular respiration

Front

What are the two short tubes that carry air into the lungs?

Back

Bronchi

Front

What are the clusters of tiny air sacs that allow the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide?

Back

Alveoli

Front

What structure serves as a passageway for both food and air?

Back

Pharynx

Front

What is the main muscle involved in breathing?

Back

Diaphragm

Front

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

Back

The trachea is the windpipe that carries air to and from the lungs.

Front

What is the role of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

Back

Alveoli facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and bloodstream.

Front

What is the difference between the bronchi and bronchioles?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

The larynx, or voice box, is involved in sound production and protects the trachea against food aspiration.