Respiratory Systems Review

Front

What is the role of the pharynx in the respiratory system?

Back

To serve as a passageway for air and food.

Front

What is the process through which the respiratory system moves air into and out of the lungs?

Back

Breathing.

Front

What is the role of hemoglobin in the respiratory system?

Back

To bind and carry oxygen.

Front

What is the primary function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?

Back

To assist in breathing.

Front

Where are the alveoli located in the respiratory system?

Back

Inside the lungs.

Front

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

Back

To provide a clear airway for air to enter and exit the lungs.

Front

What are the main components of the respiratory system?

Back

Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, and alveoli.

Front

What is the difference between inhalation and exhalation?

Back

Inhalation is the process of taking air into the lungs, while exhalation is the process of releasing air from the lungs.

Front

What gas do we inhale and what gas do we exhale?

Back

We inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the role of the lungs in the respiratory system?

Back

To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and the blood.