KS3 - The Lungs

I am the windpipe that leads from the mouth and nose to the bronchi

• Trachea
• Bronchiole
• Alveoli

I am a tiny air sac at the end of the bronchioles where gas exchange happens

• Trachea
• Bronchi
• Alveoli

I have a large surface area to increase how much oxygen and carbon dioxide can pass to and from the blood stream

• Trachea
• Bronchi
• Alveoli

I am the tube leading from the trachea into each lung

• Trachea
• Bronchi
• Alveoli

I make up a movable cage to protect the lungs

• Ribs
• Intercostal Muscles
• Diagraphm

You can find me between each rib and I allow the ribcage to change size and volume

• Ribs
• Intercostal Muscles
• Diagraphm

I work with the intercostal muscles to allow ventilation to happen

• Ribs
• Intercostal Muscles
• Diagraphm

What is function of the dome-shaped diaphragm?

• This is where gas exchange happens.
• Air passes through the diaphragm on the way to the lungs.
• It attaches to the lungs to help in breathing.
• It is under the lungs and keeps them from falling down to your stomach.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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

• diapragm
• lungs
• trachea
• bronchi

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

• air/oxygen
• oxygen/carbon dioxide 
• carbon dioxide/waste 
• waste/air 

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-7