Respiratory System

Front

Which cells of the trachea have tiny hairs and produce mucus to trap particles before they reach the lungs?

Back

ciliated pseudostratified columnar

Front

What structure warms and humidifies the air and traps particles with hair and mucus, filtering the air?

Back

Nasal Cavity

Front

Which of these is NOT a function of the respiratory system? Supply the blood with oxygen, Remove carbon dioxide from blood, Providing microscopic sites of gas exchange, Transporting oxygen to all the cells of the body, Moving air into and out of the lungs

Back

Transporting oxygen to all the cells of the body

Front

What is the name for the branches off of the trachea into each lung?

Back

Bronchi

Front

What structures are found in the lungs?

Back

bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli

Front

Tiny blood vessels (capillaries) wrap around the alveoli of the lungs so that they can drop off ______ and pick up____

Back

carbon dioxide; oxygen