Respiratory System Review

Front

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

Back

Larynx

Front

What is the main airway also known as?

Back

Trachea (aka 'Windpipe')

Front

What happens to the volume and pressure in the lungs when inhaling?

Back

Volume will increase and pressure will decrease.

Front

What is the role of the intercostal muscles in breathing?

Back

Expanding and contracting the ribcage during breathing.

Front

What occurs when air pressure inside the lungs is less than atmospheric pressure?

Back

Air moves into the lungs.

Front

What are alveoli?

Back

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

Front

What is the function of the diaphragm in respiration?

Back

The diaphragm contracts to increase the volume of the thoracic cavity, aiding in inhalation.

Front

Define external respiration.

Back

The exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the blood in the lungs.

Front

What is internal respiration?

Back

The exchange of gases between the blood and the body's cells.

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.