Respiratory System

Respiratory System

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11th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main structures of the respiratory system?

Back

Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, and alveoli.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs; oxygen enters the blood and carbon dioxide is removed.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is diffusion in the context of the respiratory system?

Back

Diffusion is the process by which oxygen moves from the alveoli into the capillaries and carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the alveoli.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the trachea and its function?

Back

The trachea, or windpipe, is a tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi, allowing air to pass to and from the lungs.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are bronchi?

Back

Bronchi are the two main branches of the trachea that lead into each lung, further dividing into smaller bronchioles.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is emphysema?

Back

Emphysema is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by the deterioration of alveoli, leading to reduced elasticity and difficulty in breathing.

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