A&P Respiratory System 2025

Front

What is the process of drawing in breath called?

Back

Inspiration

Front

What is another name for the windpipe?

Back

Trachea

Front

What is the function of the bronchi?

Back

Transport air from trachea to lungs

Front

Which body structure protects the lungs from outside harm?

Back

The Rib Cage

Front

Which part of the Respiratory System collects air from the environment and heats/moistens it before entering the body?

Back

Nose

Front

What are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs called?

Back

Alveoli

Front

What muscle is primarily responsible for the process of inhalation?

Back

Diaphragm

Front

What is the term for the expulsion of air from the lungs?

Back

Expiration

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

To facilitate gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the body and the environment.

Front

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

Back

It acts as a voice box and protects the trachea against food aspiration.