Respiratory System (Revised)

Front

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

Back

To prevent food from entering the trachea.

Front

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for voice production?

Back

Larynx.

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

To take in O2 and remove CO2.

Front

What are the lungs made of?

Back

Spongy, elastic tissue that stretches as you breathe.

Front

What condition is characterized by bronchial tubes contracting quickly, causing shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing?

Back

Asthma.

Front

What is the function of alveoli in the respiratory system?

Back

To facilitate gas exchange between oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the trachea commonly known as?

Back

The windpipe.

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in respiration?

Back

To help expand and contract the lungs during breathing.

Front

What is the purpose of the nasal cavity in the respiratory system?

Back

To filter, warm, and humidify the air we breathe.

Front

What is the difference between the upper and lower respiratory tracts?

Back

The upper respiratory tract includes the nose, nasal cavity, and pharynx; the lower tract includes the larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.