Respiratory System

Front

What is the primary function of the larynx in the respiratory system?

Back

The primary function of the larynx is to produce speech.

Front

How does the respiratory rate change when blood becomes too acidic?

Back

The respiratory rate increases to help expel carbon dioxide and reduce acidity.

Front

What is the pharynx?

Back

The pharynx is a chamber behind the nose and mouth that leads to the trachea.

Front

Which part of the respiratory system is crucial for speech production?

Back

The larynx plays a major role in speech production.

Front

Inhalation order of air flow: nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea. What is the correct sequence?

Back

The correct order is nasal cavity (2), pharynx (3), larynx (1), trachea (4).

Front

What is the role of the epiglottis in the respiratory system?

Back

The epiglottis prevents food and liquid from entering the trachea during swallowing.

Front

Define diffusion in the context of the respiratory system.

Back

Diffusion is the process by which oxygen and carbon dioxide move across the alveolar membrane in the lungs.

Front

What is the function of the trachea?

Back

The trachea serves as the main airway that conducts air to and from the lungs.

Front

What is the significance of the nasal cavity in respiration?

Back

The nasal cavity filters, warms, and moistens the air before it enters the lungs.

Front

How does the diaphragm contribute to breathing?

Back

The diaphragm contracts to create a vacuum that pulls air into the lungs during inhalation.