Breathing Mechanics

Respiration is defined as the process of inspiration and expiration.

• True

• False

Which structure is located between the pharynx and the trachea?

• bronchi

• larynx

• alveoli

diffusion is the movement of particles from lower concentration to higher concentration.

• True

• False

When you inhale, you diaphragm moves up.

• True

• False

When you exhale, your lung size increases.

• True

• False

Air moves from your nose/mouth to pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, aveoli of lungs

• True

• False

When you inhale, your ribs and intercostal muscles expand and move up.

• True

• False

When you exhale, your lung size decreases.

• True

• False

Gas exchange happens in the aveoli.

• True

• False

Two of the functions of the Respiratory system is smelling and speaking.

• True

• False