Respiratory Systems Review

Front

What is the tube that connects the larynx to the lungs?

Back

Trachea

Front

What gas do we breathe out from our mouth and nose?

Back

Carbon dioxide

Front

Where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occur in the lungs?

Back

Alveoli

Front

What is the flap that covers the trachea when swallowing?

Back

Epiglottis

Front

What is another name for the windpipe?

Back

Trachea

Front

What are the tiny air sacs in the lungs called?

Back

Alveoli

Front

What muscle helps in the process of breathing by contracting and relaxing?

Back

Diaphragm

Front

What is the function of the larynx?

Back

It produces sound and protects the trachea against food aspiration.

Front

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

Back

They carry air from the trachea to the lungs.

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment.