The Respiratory System

The Respiratory System

How long can you hold your breath for? NO CHEATING!

Multiple Choice

The trachea is also known as the ______________.

• Esophagus

• Windpipe

• Pharynx

• Lungs

• Vital for survival

• Involuntary and automatic

• Respiration: Process of inhaling and exhaling.

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Match

Match the following words to its definition.

• Inhale

• Exhale

• Respiration

Breathe in

Breathe out

The process of breathing.

• Breathe in

• Breathe out

• The process of breathing.

Process of breathing in.

​​Inhale

​Process of breathing out.

​​Exhale

1. Nasal passage

2. Pharynx

3. Larynx

4. Trachea

5. Bronchi (sing. bronchus)

6. Bronchioles (Bronchial tubes)

7. Alveoli (sing. alveolus)

​​Pulmonary Airways

• We have 2 lungs (left and right).

• The left is smaller to give space to the heart.

• Gas exchange in the alveoli.

​​Lungs

Hotspot

Which one is the nasal passage?