Respiratory System

Front

What are the main organs of the respiratory system that allow us to breathe and for gas exchange to happen?

Back

Lungs

Front

When you breathe, your lungs take in ___ and remove ___.

Back

Oxygen/Carbon Dioxide

Front

Within the lungs, the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs between the ___ and the capillaries.

Back

Alveoli

Front

What does the Larynx hold?

Back

The larynx holds the vocal chords.

Front

These are the two main branches from the trachea (one to each lung).

Back

Bronchi

Front

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

Back

The diaphragm contracts and relaxes to help draw air into the lungs and push it out.

Front

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

Back

The trachea, or windpipe, is the tube that connects the throat to the lungs, allowing air to pass through.

Front

What are alveoli and why are they important?

Back

Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs; they allow oxygen to enter the blood and carbon dioxide to be expelled.

Front

What is the difference between bronchi and bronchioles?

Back

Bronchi are the larger air passages that branch from the trachea into the lungs, while bronchioles are smaller branches that lead to the alveoli.

Front

What is the purpose of the nasal cavity in the respiratory system?

Back

The nasal cavity filters, warms, and moistens the air we breathe before it enters the lungs.