Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology

The trachea branches into two narrow tubes called the ....

• cilia

• bronchi

• diaphragm

• alveoli

What are the major functions of the respiratory system?

• to take in oxygen to eliminate carbon dioxide

• to breathe in carbon dioxide to release oxygen

Which structure prevents food or water from entering the trachea?

• Epiglottis

• Paranasal sinus

• Thyroid cartilage

• Nasopharynx

the windpipe; a passage through which air moves in the respiratory system.

• trachea

• lungs

• larynx

• bronchi

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

• air/oxygen

• oxygen/carbon dioxide 

• carbon dioxide/waste 

• waste/air 

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

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

• bronchi

• alveoli

• capillaries

• bronchioles

_____ is the site of gas exchange.

• Trachea

• Intestines

• Bronchioles

• Wanna One

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The ______ is where air flows into air sacs

• Vein

• Brain

• Diaphram

• Bronchioles

What structure is shown here?

• bronchi

• bronchiole

• alveoli

• diaphragm

Disease characterized by inflamed, narrow airways that make it difficult for air to pass through.

• COPD

• Pulmonary Edema

• Pneumothorax

• Asthma