Respiratory System

Front

a process that allows the body to get oxygen to burn food for energy and gets rid of carbon dioxide

Back

respiration

Front

What helps the chest expand to draw in air

Back

diaphragm

Front

What is breathed out from our mouth and nose?

Back

carbon dioxide

Front

What gas does the Respiratory System absorb?

Back

Oxygen

Front

While exhaling, is the diaphragm relaxing or contracting?

Back

Relaxing

Front

What do we take in when we inhale?

Back

oxygen

Front

What do we let out when we exhale?

Back

Carbon dioxide

Front

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

Back

to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body

Front

The lower respiratory system contains two

Back

bronchi

Front

What causes the muscles to relax during breathing?

Back

exhalation