Respiratory System 10 q

Front

What is the windpipe divided into?

Back

The windpipe is divided into two parts called bronchi.

Front

What is respiration?

Back

Respiration is the process in which oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is released from the body.

Front

What are bronchioles?

Back

Bronchioles are smaller branches of the bronchi.

Front

What do the lungs contain?

Back

The lungs contain a number of air sacs and blood vessels.

Front

What does the larynx produce?

Back

The larynx produces sound.

Front

What is the function of the trachea?

Back

The trachea serves as the main airway that carries air to and from the lungs.

Front

What are alveoli?

Back

Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in respiration?

Back

The diaphragm is a muscle that helps in the process of breathing by contracting and relaxing.

Front

What is the difference between inhalation and exhalation?

Back

Inhalation is the process of taking air into the lungs, while exhalation is the process of releasing air from the lungs.

Front

What is the purpose of the nasal cavity?

Back

The nasal cavity warms, moistens, and filters the air we breathe.