Respiratory System

Front

What is the primary gas that the body's cells need to survive?

Back

Oxygen

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What are the air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs called?

Back

Alveoli

Front

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

Back

Passageway for air to enter and exit the lungs.

Front

What happens to the lungs when the diaphragm relaxes?

Back

The lungs shrink, pushing air out.

Front

What is the process called that uses glucose and oxygen to produce energy in cells?

Back

Cellular respiration.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Front

What is the role of alveoli in the respiratory system?

Back

They facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and blood.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Front

What is the diaphragm and its function in respiration?

Back

A muscle that contracts to allow the lungs to expand and relaxes to push air out.

Front

What is the pathway of air from the nose to the lungs?

Back

Nose -> Trachea -> Bronchi -> Lungs.

Front

What is the difference between inhalation and exhalation?

Back

Inhalation is the process of taking air into the lungs, while exhalation is the process of pushing air out.

Front

What is the significance of capillaries in the alveoli?

Back

They allow for the exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the blood and the air.