Respiratory Vocabulary Quizs

Cilia

• tiny hairs that trap and remove dust and particles.

• large structures that aid in locomotion.

• cells that produce mucus in the respiratory tract.

• muscle fibers that help in movement.

Diaphragm

• a large flat muscle at the bottom of the ribs

• a small round muscle in the stomach

• a muscle that controls the movement of the eyes

• a muscle that helps in the contraction of the heart

Pharynx

• passageway that receives air, food, and liquids from the mouth and nose

• a muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach

• the part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity

• a structure that filters and humidifies the air we breathe

Bronchi

• Each bronchus leads into a lung and branches into smaller and smaller bronchioles (like tree branches)

• Bronchi are the main passageways for air to enter the stomach

• Bronchi are responsible for oxygen exchange in the blood

• Bronchi are located in the heart and help pump blood to the lungs

Epiglottis

• flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is closed during swallowing to cover the opening of the trachea ( so food goes down the esophagus instead)

• muscle that helps in the movement of the tongue

• a part of the larynx that produces sound

• a valve that regulates the flow of food into the stomach

Alveoli

• Air sacs at the end of bronchioles where carbon dioxide and oxygen are exchanged

• Small tubes that carry air to the lungs

• Muscles that help in the process of breathing

• Cells that produce mucus in the respiratory system

Trachea

• Rings of cartilage that maintain the shape of the trachea and prevent it from closing, passing air to the lungs

• A muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach

• A structure that filters and humidifies the air before it reaches the lungs

• A part of the respiratory system that produces sound during speech

Larynx

• Contains vocal cords which allows us to make sounds by tensing muscles

• Is responsible for the production of saliva

• Acts as a filter for air entering the lungs

• Regulates blood flow in the body

Bronchioles

• Fine tubes that allow passage of air, covered in cilia and mucus to trap dust and particles.

• Large tubes that carry oxygen directly to the lungs.

• Muscles that help in the expansion of the lungs during breathing.

• Blood vessels that transport oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.

Ribs

• bones that protect the lungs

• muscles that assist in breathing

• cartilage that connects the spine

• tendons that support the heart