Respiratory System

What happens during gaseous exchange in the lungs?

• oxygen and carbon dioxide enters the lungs

• oxygen diffuses into the lungs and carbon dioxide into the blood

• oxygen diffuses into the blood and carbon dioxide into the lungs

• oxygen and carbon dioxide enters the blood

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What is the function of the epiglottis?

• All oxygen to diffuse into the bloodstream

• Preventing food and foreign objects going down to the lungs

• Allow oxygen into the body

• Create space in the lungs for inspiration

Discuss the process of gaseous exchange in the lungs

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Which body part does not play a part within the function respiratory system

• Ribs

• Diaphagm

• Bronchitis

• Intercostal Muscles

Explain the functions of the respiratory system including the nose, mouth, lungs and other areas of the system.

Oxygen has a ... concentration at the lungs, causing diffusion to occur into the bloodstream

Circle where the bronchioles are located

Name as many acute responses of exercise on the respiratory system

Vital Capacity is...

• The amount of air inhaled in one breath

• The amount of air taken during rest

• The volume of air exhaled

• The volume of air forced out of the lungs

What happens to the diaphragm when we inhale oxygen into the lungs?

• The diaphragm contracts and moves downwards

• The diaphragm contracts

• The diaphragm relaxes

• The diaphragm relaxes and moves upwards