Respiratory System

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

• to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body

• o break down food and absorb nutrients

• to remove oxygen from the body and deliver carbon dioxide

What are the main organs of the respiratory system that allow us to breathe and for gas exchange to happen?

• diapragm

• lungs

• trachea

What is function of the dome-shaped diaphragm muscle?

• This is where gas exchange happens.

• Air passes through the diaphragm on the way to the lungs.

• It attaches to the lungs and contracts and relaxes to help in breathing.

These are the two two main branches from the trachea (one to each lung)

• bronchi

• alveoli

• capillaries

• bronchioles

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

• bronchi
• lungs
• oxygen
• alveoli

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NGSS.HS-LS2-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

What type of cells carry oxygen in the blood?

• red blood cells

• white blood cells

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

The circulatory system works with the ___________ system to provide our body with oxygen and get rid of CO2 (carbon dioxide).

• respiratory

• digestive

• muscular

• skeletal

Inhale!!!!
Your lungs are ___________  air

• taking in
• letting out

EXHALE!!!
My lungs are __________________ air. 

• taking in
• letting out

Letter D is pointing to which Respiratory organ?

• Alveoli
• Diaphragm
• Lung
• Bronchi