Respiratory System

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

Back

The pharynx serves as a passageway for air and food, connecting the nasal cavity to the larynx and esophagus.

Front

What are the bronchi?

Back

The bronchi are the two main branches that split from the trachea, leading to each lung.

Front

What gas do the lungs take in during breathing?

Back

Oxygen.

Front

What gas do the lungs remove during breathing?

Back

Carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the trachea?

Back

The trachea, also known as the windpipe, is a tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi, allowing air to pass to the lungs.

Front

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

Back

The lungs.

Front

What is the diaphragm's role in respiration?

Back

The diaphragm is a muscle that contracts and relaxes to help draw air into the lungs and push it out.

Front

What are alveoli?

Back

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

Front

What is the role 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.

Front

What is the process of inhalation?

Back

Inhalation is the process of taking air into the lungs, which occurs when the diaphragm contracts and the chest cavity expands.