Respiratory System Flashcard

Front

Which organ is known as the voice box?

Back

Larynx

Front

What is the process by which cells use oxygen to produce energy from food?

Back

Cellular respiration

Front

The other name for trachea is ....

Back

wind pipe

Front

Which part of the Respiratory System collects air from the environment & heats/moistens the air before entering the body?

Back

nose

Front

What are the thin white bands of tough muscular tissue that serve as the primary center for speech production?

Back

Vocal cords

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

To facilitate gas exchange, providing oxygen to the body and removing carbon dioxide.

Front

What structure prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?

Back

Epiglottis

Front

What is the role of alveoli in the respiratory system?

Back

Alveoli are tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs between the air and blood.

Front

What is the function of the diaphragm in respiration?

Back

The diaphragm contracts and relaxes to help draw air into the lungs and push it out.

Front

What is the difference between ventilation and respiration?

Back

Ventilation is the physical process of moving air in and out of the lungs, while respiration refers to the biochemical process of gas exchange.