Respiratory System Test Retake Review

Front

What happens to our breathing when we exercise?

Back

When we exercise, our breathing gets faster because we need more oxygen.

Front

What is the common passageway for food and air?

Back

Throat

Front

What are the lungs?

Back

The lungs are the organs that allow us to breathe and are responsible for gas exchange.

Front

What is the windpipe?

Back

The windpipe, or trachea, is the tube that carries air to and from the lungs.

Front

How are balloons and lungs similar?

Back

Balloons are hollow, and lungs are spongy.

Front

What is the function of the bronchi?

Back

The bronchi are the main passageways that branch from the windpipe into each lung.

Front

What is gas exchange?

Back

Gas exchange is the process of oxygen entering the blood and carbon dioxide being removed.

Front

What role do alveoli play in the respiratory system?

Back

Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

Front

What is the diaphragm?

Back

The diaphragm is a muscle that helps us breathe by contracting and relaxing.

Front

What happens to the diaphragm when we inhale?

Back

When we inhale, the diaphragm contracts and moves down, allowing the lungs to expand.