Respiratory System

Front

What is the function of the dome-shaped diaphragm?

Back

It attaches to the lungs to help in breathing.

Front

What are the main organs of gas exchange in the respiratory system? Options: diaphragm, lungs, trachea, bronchi

Back

lungs

Front

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

Back

oxygen/carbon dioxide

Front

The two main branches from the trachea (one to each lung)

Back

bronchi

Front

The air sacs that are covered with capillaries where gas exchange takes place

Back

alveoli

Front

What is the function of the bronchi?

Back

Transport air from trachea to lungs

Front

What is the main function of the respiratory system? Options: to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body, to bring oxygen to the body, to break down food and absorb nutrients, to remove oxygen from the body and deliver carbon dioxide

Back

to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body

Front

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

Back

alveoli

Front

A chronic disorder of the lungs called ____ causes the bronchi to become restricted (get smaller) so air can't get to the lungs.

Back

asthma

Front

Name the organ label # 6.

Back

trachea