The Respiratory System

Front

What is the tube that is also known as your wind pipe?

Back

Trachea

Front

What is the function of the Nose and Mouth?

Back

Is used for air to enter and exit the body.

Front

What do we take in when we inhale?

Back

Oxygen.

Front

What do we let out when we exhale?

Back

Carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the function of the Alveoli?

Back

They are units where oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange takes place.

Front

What are the main organs of the respiratory system?

Back

Lungs.

Front

What is the process of breathing called?

Back

Respiration.

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in breathing?

Back

It helps to expand and contract the lungs.

Front

What is the purpose of the bronchi?

Back

They are the main passageways that direct air into the lungs.

Front

What is the function of the nasal cavity?

Back

It filters, warms, and moistens the air we breathe.