Respiratory System

Front

What are the two tubes that branch off from the trachea to each lung?

Back

Bronchi

Front

Which numbers typically indicate the location of the lungs in a diagram?

Back

5 and 10

Front

What is the flap of tissue that covers the opening to the windpipe during swallowing?

Back

Epiglottis

Front

What are the blue tubes that branch from the trachea called?

Back

Bronchi

Front

Which system works with the respiratory system to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body?

Back

Circulatory system

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 are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs?

Back

Alveoli

Front

What is the main muscle involved in breathing?

Back

Diaphragm

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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