Lesson Check: Moving Materials

Front

What is the chamber behind the nose and mouth that leads to the trachea?

Back

Pharynx

Front

Where is the diaphragm located?

Back

Under the rib cage.

Front

What is needed to supply cells with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide?

Back

Gas exchange.

Front

What part of the blood carries oxygen?

Back

Red blood cells.

Front

Which body system do capillaries belong to?

Back

Circulatory System.

Front

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

Back

It helps in breathing by contracting and relaxing to change the volume of the thoracic cavity.

Front

What is the role of red blood cells in the body?

Back

To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and carry carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

Front

What are capillaries?

Back

Small blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, allowing for the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste.

Front

What is the trachea?

Back

The windpipe that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs.

Front

What is the larynx?

Back

The voice box located in the throat that contains the vocal cords.