Parts of the Respiratory System

Respiratory System Review

Review

The respiratory system is made of many parts that all work together to:

• deliver oxygen to your cells

• remove carbon dioxide from your cells

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The main function of the respiratory system is to deliver

to your cells. This allows them to undergo respiration, allowing them to function, grow and repair.

Multiple Choice

Another main function of the respiratory system is to remove ______ _______ gas from the body. This can be toxic to the cells if it is not removed.

• nitrogen

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• helium

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The pipe connecting your mouth to your lungs. It is covered in cartilage to keep its shape and help protect it.

Multiple Select

Select ALL the organs that ARE parts of the respiratory system

• Heart

• Bronchi

• Trachea

• Capillaries

• Small intestine

Gas Exchange

• Air travels down into the alveoli

• The alveoli is where the gas exchange occurs (think of exchange like 'swapping')

Multiple Choice

Select the answer that is most scientifically accurate:

• air goes in and out and that's how our body gets oxygen

• air gets delivered to our cells through some pipes

• oxygen is absorbed from the air and delivered to our cells

• oxygen diffuses from the air in our lungs, into our blood cells which then transport the oxygen to our cells

Multiple Choice

The diaphragm moves down, the ribs expand out and the chest rises. What will happen?

• Air will be drawn into the lungs (inhalation/breathing in)

• Air will be pushed out of the lungs (exhalation/breathing out)

Multiple Choice

The diaphragm moves up, the ribs compress inward and the chest becomes smaller. What will happen?

• Air will be drawn into the lungs (inhalation/breathing in)

• Air will be pushed out of the lungs (exhalation/breathing out)

Poll

The best fast food outlet on this list:

• Nandos

• Hungy Jacks

• Maccas

• Zambreros

• Red Rooster