Respiratory System

Front

The drawing in of breath; inhalation.

Back

Inspiration

Front

The correct order that air would flow during inhalation: nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea.

Back

2, 3, 1, 4

Front

Inspiration is _______.

Back

active

Front

The process of diffusing oxygen from the blood, into the interstitial fluid and into the cells.

Back

internal respiration

Front

The air sacs that are covered with capillaries where gas exchange takes place.

Back

alveoli

Front

The process of breathing out; exhalation.

Back

Expiration

Front

The tube that connects the throat to the lungs.

Back

Trachea

Front

The flap of tissue that covers the larynx during swallowing.

Back

Epiglottis

Front

The part of the respiratory system that contains the vocal cords.

Back

Larynx

Front

The tiny hair-like structures that line the respiratory tract and help trap particles.

Back

Cilia