Respiratory System

What is the major respiratory organ that takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide?

• ribs

• lungs

• bronchi

• nose

What is #14 pointing at

• trachea

• bronchi

• larynx

• alveoli

What is the function of the respiratory system?

• removes wastes from the body

• provide us with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide

• breaks down food for nutrients for the body

• provides movement for the body

The main ORGAN responsible for breathing is:

• the Brain

• the Lungs

• the Liver

• the Kidneys

Where does oxygen initially enter into the body?

• nose and mouth

• eyes

• brain

• throat

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

• to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body
• to bring oxygen to the body
• to break down food and absorb nutrients
• to remove oxygen from the body and deliver carbon dioxide

What part of the respiratory system is your vocal cords?

• pharynx

• epiglottis

• larynx

• trachea

What type of cells carry oxygen in the blood?

• red blood cells

• white blood cells

When you breathe, your lungs take in ___ and remove ___. 

• air/oxygen
• oxygen/carbon dioxide 
• carbon dioxide/waste 
• waste/air 

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

• bronchi
• lungs
• oxygen
• alveoli