Respiratory System Review!

Front

What gas is produced during cellular respiration?

Back

Carbon Dioxide

Front

What are the main organs in the respiratory system?

Back

Lungs

Front

What is the large, dome-shaped muscle that helps you inhale and exhale?

Back

Diaphragm

Front

Where does cellular respiration occur in your cells?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What are the tiny, thin-walled sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs?

Back

Alveoli

Front

What is the function of the respiratory system?

Back

To supply the body with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the pathway air takes to reach the lungs?

Back

Nose/Mouth → Trachea → Bronchi → Lungs

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in breathing?

Back

It contracts to allow air to enter the lungs and relaxes to push air out.

Front

What is the difference between inhalation and exhalation?

Back

Inhalation is the intake of air into the lungs; exhalation is the expulsion of air from the lungs.

Front

What is the purpose of alveoli in the respiratory system?

Back

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