Anatomy 1 - Unit 5 - Respiratory System

Front

The main function of the respiratory system is to bring _______________ into the body and exhale ___________________ out of the body.

Back

oxygen, carbon dioxide

Front

The scientific name for the windpipe is the ___________ ?

Back

trachea

Front

The structure where actual gas exchange takes place is the ?

Back

alveoli

Front

Actual gas exchange is accomplished by what process? Options: osmosis, isotonic exchange, diffusion, going up the concentration gradient.

Back

diffusion

Front

The scientific name for the windpipe is the ___________ ?

Back

trachea

Front

The tiny structure indicated by # 6 is the ?

Back

alveoli

Front

The muscle that expands and contracts the chest cavity is the ?

Back

diaphragm

Front

The voice box is contained in the ?

Back

larynx

Front

The lungs are located more to the back of the chest or the front of the chest?

Back

back

Front

The small tree-like branches coming off the bronchi are the___

Back

bronchioles