Respiratory System

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

The primary function of the respiratory system is to facilitate breathing, which includes inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide.

Front

What are the main parts of the respiratory system?

Back

The main parts of the respiratory system include the nose, mouth, trachea, bronchi, lungs, and diaphragm.

Front

What is the process of breathing in called?

Back

The process of breathing in is called inhalation.

Front

What is the process of breathing out called?

Back

The process of breathing out is called exhalation.

Front

What gas do we primarily exhale?

Back

We primarily exhale carbon dioxide.

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 during inhalation and push air out during exhalation.

Front

What is the nasal passage?

Back

The nasal passage is the airway that connects the nostrils to the throat, allowing air to enter the respiratory system.

Front

What is the difference between bronchi and bronchioles?

Back

Bronchi are the larger air passages that branch from the trachea into the lungs, while bronchioles are the smaller branches that lead to the alveoli.

Front

What are alveoli and their function?

Back

Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs; they allow oxygen to enter the blood and carbon dioxide to be removed.

Front

What is the significance of the trachea in the respiratory system?

Back

The trachea, or windpipe, is a tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi, allowing air to pass to and from the lungs.