Parts of the Respiratory System

Front

What is the exchange of gases between the air and the blood within the lungs called?

Back

External Respiration

Front

What is the exchange of gases between the blood and the body cells called?

Back

Internal Respiration

Front

What happens to the lungs when the diaphragm contracts and moves down?

Back

The lungs expand with air.

Front

Where are the vocal cords housed?

Back

Larynx

Front

What organ of the respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of gases?

Back

Lung

Front

What is the primary muscle involved in breathing?

Back

Diaphragm

Front

What is the tube that connects the throat to the lungs called?

Back

Trachea

Front

What is the process of inhaling and exhaling air called?

Back

Breathing or Ventilation

Front

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

Back

To carry air from the trachea to the lungs.

Front

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

Back

To filter, warm, and moisten the air.