Respiratory System

Front

What is a cavity within a bone or other tissue, especially one in the bones of the face or skull connecting with the nasal cavities?

Back

Sinus

Front

How many lobes does the left lung have?

Back

The left lung has two lobes.

Front

How many lobes does the right lung have?

Back

The right lung has three lobes.

Front

What happens to pressure and volume during exhalation?

Back

Pressure increases, volume decreases, and air moves out.

Front

What is another name for the windpipe?

Back

Trachea

Front

What does the larynx hold?

Back

The larynx holds the vocal cords.

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

To facilitate gas exchange, primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in respiration?

Back

The diaphragm contracts to allow inhalation and relaxes to allow exhalation.

Front

What is the function of the nasal cavity?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between inhalation and exhalation?

Back

Inhalation is the intake of air into the lungs, while exhalation is the expulsion of air from the lungs.