Respiratory System

Front

What system works with the respiratory system to provide our body with oxygen?

Back

The circulatory system.

Front

What are the blue tubes that branch from the trachea called?

Back

Bronchi.

Front

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

Back

In the alveoli.

Front

What is the function of the diaphragm muscle?

Back

It attaches to the lungs and contracts and relaxes to help in breathing.

Front

What are the tiny tubes that branch off of bronchi called?

Back

Bronchioles.

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

To facilitate gas exchange, providing oxygen to the body and removing carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the role of alveoli in the respiratory system?

Back

Alveoli are the sites of gas exchange between the air and the blood.

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.

Front

What is the significance of the diaphragm in breathing?

Back

The diaphragm contracts to create a vacuum that pulls air into the lungs and relaxes to push air out.

Front

What are capillaries?

Back

Capillaries are tiny blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.