Respiratory System

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What are bronchioles?

Back

Tiny tubes that branch off of bronchi and lead to alveoli.

Front

What are the main organs of the respiratory system?

Back

Lungs, which allow us to breathe and facilitate gas exchange.

Front

What are alveoli?

Back

Air sacs covered with capillaries where gas exchange takes place.

Front

How does the circulatory system interact with the respiratory system?

Back

The circulatory system works with the respiratory system to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body.

Front

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

Back

To provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body.

Front

What is the diaphragm?

Back

A muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen and plays a crucial role in breathing.

Front

What is gas exchange?

Back

The process of oxygen entering the blood and carbon dioxide being removed from it.

Front

What role do capillaries play in the respiratory system?

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Capillaries surround alveoli and facilitate the exchange of gases between the air and blood.

Front

What is the trachea?

Back

The windpipe that connects the throat to the bronchi, allowing air to pass to the lungs.

Front

What is the function of the lungs?

Back

To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during breathing.