Respiratory Flashcard

Front

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

Back

To provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body.

Front

Which part of the respiratory system is known as the voice box?

Back

Larynx.

Front

What connects the pharynx to the trachea?

Back

Larynx.

Front

What are the two narrower tubes branching from the trachea that lead into the lungs called?

Back

Bronchi.

Front

What is hyperventilation?

Back

A condition where a person breathes very quickly, leading to decreased carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the alveoli?

Back

To facilitate gas exchange between the air and the blood.

Front

What is the trachea?

Back

A tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi, allowing air to pass to and from the lungs.

Front

What is the epiglottis?

Back

A flap of tissue that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent food from entering the airway.

Front

What is the pharynx?

Back

A muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal passages to the larynx and esophagus.