Pulmonary/Respiratory Anatomy

_______________ is taking in air, while _________________ is releasing air

(choose TWO right answers)

• inspiration, expiration

• expiration, inspiration

• inhalation, exhalation

• exhalation, inhalation

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

• to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body

• to transport oxygen and nutrients around the body

• to break down food and absorb nutrients

• to remove oxygen from the body and deliver carbon dioxide

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

• diapragm
• lungs
• trachea
• bronchi

What is the function of the bronchi?

• Transport air from nose to lungs
• Transport air from trachea to lungs
• Transport air from lungs to alveoli
• Transport air from alveoli to blood

The two main branches from the trachea (one to each lung)

• bronchi
• alveoli
• capillaries
• bronchioles

The air sacs that are covered with capillaries where gas exchange takes place

• bronchi
• lungs
• oxygen
• alveoli

Within the lungs, the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs between the ___ and the capillaries. 

• trachea 
• bronchi 
• alveoli
• diaphragm

Name the organ label # 6. 

• alveoli 
• bronchi 
• trachea 
• lungs 

What tube that is also known as your windpipe?

• esophogus

• bronchi

• trachea

• alveoli

The passageway that is shared by both the digestive and respiratory system is the....

• larynx
• pharynx
• trachea
• nose