Respiratory System

Front

What are the main organs of gas exchange in the respiratory system?

Back

lungs

Front

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

Back

oxygen/carbon dioxide

Front

The two main branches from the trachea (one to each lung)

Back

bronchi

Front

The air sacs that are covered with capillaries that separate gases we need from gases we don't need.

Back

alveoli

Front

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

Back

to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body

Front

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

Back

alveoli

Front

A disorder of the lungs causes the bronchi to become restricted (get smaller) so air can't get to the lungs.

Back

asthma

Front

What is the tube that is also known as your wind pipe?

Back

trachea

Front

Name the organ labeled #8: alveoli, bronchi, trachea, lungs

Back

trachea

Front

Name the structure labeled #6: lungs, trachea, diaphragm, alveoli

Back

diaphragm