Respiratory System

Respiratory System

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Science

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define gas exchange in the context of the respiratory system.

Back

The process by which oxygen is taken into the body and carbon dioxide is expelled, primarily occurring in the alveoli.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are alveoli?

Back

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Explain the role of the diaphragm in respiration.

Back

The diaphragm is a muscle that contracts and relaxes to help draw air into the lungs during inhalation and push air out during exhalation.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the pathway of air during inhalation?

Back

Nasal cavity → Pharynx → Larynx → Trachea → Bronchi → Bronchioles → Alveoli.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is asthma?

Back

A common respiratory disorder characterized by inflamed airways, leading to difficulty breathing.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between the conducting and respiratory zones of the respiratory system?

Back

The conducting zone includes structures that transport air (e.g., trachea, bronchi), while the respiratory zone is where gas exchange occurs (e.g., alveoli).

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