Intro Respiratory

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

• to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body
• to bring oxygen to the body
• to break down food and absorb nutrients
• to remove oxygen from the body and deliver carbon dioxide

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.

What is tube that is also known as your wind pipe?

• esophogus
• bronchi
• trachea
• alveoli

Which 2 substances are exchanged in the Respiratory System?

• oxygen and nitrogen
• carbon dioxide and oxygen
• oxygen and glucose
• glucose and carbon dioxide

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Given the following structures:

1. Lungs

2. nasal cavity

3. pharynx

4. trachea

Which of the following is the correct order that air would flow during inhalation. 

• 1,2,3,4
• 2,3,4,1

• 2,1,3,4
• 4,2,3,1 

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

What does the Larynx hold ?

• The larynx holds the whole sub system 
• The larynx is part of the plant cells. 
• The larynx holds the vocal chords. 
• The larynx is part of animal tissues.