Respiratory System (P5)

Front

What is the oral cavity?

Back

The oral cavity is the space within the mouth that is involved in the process of digestion and respiration.

Front

What is the nasal cavity?

Back

The nasal cavity is the space behind the nose that filters, warms, and moistens the air we breathe.

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

The primary function of the respiratory system is to facilitate breathing, allowing oxygen to enter the body and carbon dioxide to be expelled.

Front

What gas does the respiratory system provide to our bodies?

Back

Oxygen.

Front

What gas does the respiratory system remove from our bodies?

Back

Carbon dioxide.

Front

What role does the diaphragm play in respiration?

Back

The diaphragm acts like a vacuum, contracting and relaxing to help draw air into the lungs and push it out.

Front

True or False: The respiratory system helps us breathe air.

Back

True.

Front

What is the function of the larynx?

Back

The larynx, or voice box, is involved in sound production and protects the trachea against food aspiration.

Front

What is the function of the pharynx?

Back

The pharynx is a muscular tube that connects the nasal cavity and mouth to the larynx and esophagus, playing a role in both respiration and digestion.

Front

What is the trachea?

Back

The trachea, or windpipe, is a tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi, allowing air to pass to and from the lungs.