Respiratory System

Front

What is the tube that is also known as your windpipe?

Back

Trachea: The trachea is the main airway that connects the throat to the lungs, allowing air to pass through.

Front

How is carbon dioxide released from the body?

Back

Exhalation: Carbon dioxide is released from the body when we exhale, which is the process of breathing out.

Front

What are the tubes that go from the trachea into the lungs called?

Back

Bronchial Tubes: These are the passages that branch off from the trachea and lead into each lung.

Front

What is the process of releasing carbon dioxide from the body?

Back

Exhale: To exhale means to breathe out, which is how we release carbon dioxide.

Front

What are the two main branches from the trachea called?

Back

Bronchi: The bronchi are the two main tubes that branch off from the trachea, one leading to each lung.

Front

What is the function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?

Back

The diaphragm is a muscle that helps in breathing by contracting and relaxing to allow air to flow in and out of the lungs.

Front

What are alveoli?

Back

Alveoli: Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.

Front

What is the role of the epiglottis?

Back

Epiglottis: A flap of tissue that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent food from entering the airway.

Front

What happens during inhalation?

Back

Inhalation: The process of taking air into the lungs, where oxygen is absorbed into the bloodstream.

Front

What is the primary gas we breathe in?

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Oxygen: The primary gas that is inhaled and used by the body for cellular respiration.