Respiratory System

Respiratory System

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9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary function of the lungs?

Back

The primary function of the lungs is to exchange oxygen (O2) for carbon dioxide (CO2) during the process of respiration.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are cilia and their role in the respiratory system?

Back

Cilia are hair-like structures that line the respiratory tract and help remove dust and dirt from the air we breathe.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the trachea and its significance?

Back

The trachea, also known as the windpipe, is an air tube that is held open by C-shaped rings of cartilage, allowing air to pass to and from the lungs.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main organs of the respiratory system?

Back

The main organs of the respiratory system are the lungs.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary artery?

Back

The pulmonary artery carries oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in respiration?

Back

The diaphragm is a muscle that contracts and relaxes to help draw air into the lungs and push it out.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is gas exchange?

Back

Gas exchange is the process by which oxygen is taken into the body and carbon dioxide is expelled, occurring in the alveoli of the lungs.

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