Respiratory System

What is the function of the cilia in the respiratory system?

• To trap and move particles out of the airways.

• To facilitate gas exchange in the lungs.

• To produce mucus for the respiratory tract.

• To regulate airflow into the lungs.

What do we do to release carbon dioxide from our body?

• Inhale

• Exhale

• Absorb

• Digest

What system works with the respiratory system to provide our body with oxygen?

• The digestive system.

• The circulatory system.

• The nervous system.

• The endocrine system.

What are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs called?

• Bronchioles

• Alveoli

• Capillaries

• Pleura

What is the name of the flap that prevents food from entering the trachea?

• Epiglottis

• Uvula

• Pharynx

• Larynx

What is the name of the two main branches that lead to the lungs?

• Bronchi

• Alveoli

• Trachea

• Larynx

What is the process of taking air into the lungs called?

• Exhale

• Inhale

• Breathe out

• Ventilate

What is the primary gas that the respiratory system helps us take in?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

What type of cells carry oxygen in the blood?

• White blood cells

• Platelets

• Red blood cells

• Plasma cells

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

• To provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body.

• To circulate blood throughout the body.

• To digest food and absorb nutrients.

• To regulate body temperature and maintain homeostasis.