Respiratory System Flashcard

Front

Which two body systems interact to carry out gas exchange?

Back

Circulatory and Respiratory

Front

We breathe in _____ and breathe out ______.

Back

oxygen, carbon dioxide

Front

The trachea branches off into two:

Back

Bronchi

Front

What is the main organ in the respiratory system?

Back

Lungs

Front

The circulatory system works with the ___________ system to provide our body with oxygen.

Back

respiratory

Front

What is the function of the lungs?

Back

To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood.

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in breathing?

Back

It contracts and relaxes to help move air in and out of the lungs.

Front

What are alveoli?

Back

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

Front

What is the process of breathing called?

Back

Respiration

Front

What gas do we inhale?

Back

Oxygen