Respiratory System

Front

What system shares the pharynx with the respiratory system?

Back

Digestive system.

Front

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

Back

The trachea serves as the main airway, conducting air to and from the lungs.

Front

What happens to the volume of the rib cage when the diaphragm contracts?

Back

The volume of the rib cage increases.

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in respiration?

Back

The diaphragm contracts to increase the volume of the thoracic cavity, allowing air to be drawn into the lungs.

Front

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for voice production?

Back

Larynx.

Front

What are bronchioles?

Back

Bronchioles are tiny tubes that branch from the bronchi and lead to the alveoli.

Front

What is the primary function of the alveoli?

Back

The primary function of the alveoli is gas exchange, allowing oxygen to enter the blood and carbon dioxide to be expelled.

Front

What is the pathway of air from the nose to the lungs?

Back

Nose -> Pharynx -> Larynx -> Trachea -> Bronchi -> Bronchioles -> Alveoli.

Front

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

Back

Cilia help to trap and move particles and mucus out of the airways.

Front

What is the role of the epiglottis?

Back

The epiglottis prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing.