Respiratory System

Front

What is the function of hair and mucus in the nose?

Back

They help to trap dust, bacteria, and other materials from going into the lungs when you breathe in.

Front

What is Label D in the respiratory system?

Back

Alveolus

Front

What cleans, moistens, and warms the air we breathe?

Back

Nasal passage

Front

What is Label B in the respiratory system?

Back

Diaphragm

Front

What are the tubes that go from the trachea into the lungs called?

Back

Bronchial tubes

Front

What is the primary function of the diaphragm?

Back

To help with breathing by contracting and relaxing to change the volume of the chest cavity.

Front

What is the trachea commonly known as?

Back

The windpipe.

Front

What are alveoli?

Back

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Front

What is the role of the bronchial tubes?

Back

To carry air from the trachea to the lungs.

Front

What is the epiglottis?

Back

A flap that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent food from entering the airway.