Respiratory system

Front

What system shares the pharynx with the respiratory system?

Back

Digestive system.

Front

What gas do the lungs expel when you exhale?

Back

Carbon Dioxide.

Front

What are the primary structural components of the nostrils, larynx, and trachea?

Back

Cartilage.

Front

Where are the sinuses located?

Back

In the skull surrounding the nasal cavity.

Front

What is the correct order of air flow during inhalation through the following structures: trachea, nasal cavity, pharynx, lungs?

Back

Nasal cavity, pharynx, trachea, lungs.

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

To facilitate gas exchange, primarily oxygen intake and carbon dioxide expulsion.

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in respiration?

Back

The diaphragm contracts to create a vacuum that allows air to flow into the lungs.

Front

What is the function of alveoli in the lungs?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the trachea's structure?

Back

The trachea is reinforced with cartilage to keep it open and allow air passage.

Front

What is the role of cilia in the respiratory system?

Back

Cilia help to trap and move particles out of the respiratory tract.