Respiratory System

tiny sacs of lung tissue specialized for the movement of gases between air and blood.

• lungs

• bronchi

• alveoli

• diaphragm

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the passages that direct air into the lungs.

• lungs

• trachea

• bronchi

• alveoli

Where does the transfer of oxygen into the bloodstream take place?

• In the heart

• In the trachea

• In the alveoli

• In the nasal passages

The walls of the alveoli and capillaries are permeable. What does this mean?

• Substances can pass through them.

• They are made of muscle.

• They are located throughout the body.

• They are made of bone.

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Cellular respiration uses glucose and __________ to make energy.

• carbon dioxide

• glucose

• oxygen

• mitochondria

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What is the purpose of nose hairs?

• Fight disease
• No purpose
• Keep dust/particles out of nose
• Tickle the nose so you sneeze

What gas do we exhale?

• oxygen

• helium

• carbon dioxide

• hydrogen

What is the function of the respiratory system?

• removes wastes from the body

• provide us with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide

• breaks down food for nutrients for the body

• provides movement for the body

What is the major respiratory organ that takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide?

• ribs

• lungs

• bronchi

• nose