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Commonly called the windpipe, this structure is strengthened by rings of cartilage.
trachea
smaller branches from the bronchi that enter the lungs
Bronchioles
This process is the result of air rushing into the lungs
Inhalation
rom the air sacs/alveoli, where does the oxygen pass into the blood from which blood vessel?
the capillaries
The part of the respiratory system that is connected to the nose and mouth and is shared with the digestive system.
Pharynx
These air passages divide from the windpipe at the bottom of the trachea.
bronchi
The voicebox
larynx
During inhalation what does the diaphragm do?
Contracts
Bones that protect the lungs
ribs
Physical activity causes breathing rate to do what?
increase
This is a flap that covers the windpipe and helps keep food and water from entering the lungs.
Epiglotis
Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
respiration
What is MR Rio's Youngest sisters name
No negative points
Starts with M and A
2x points
Mary Ann
What is Mr. Rio's oldest sibling
No Negative points
Starts with F
Freddie
What is Mr Rio's youngest Brothers name
No negative points
Starts with J
Jayson
What is the name of the large muscle (singular) that pulls air into the lungs?
The diaphragm
where oxygen and carbon dioxide change places in the lungs
the alveoli/air sacs
This pulls down and causes air to rush into the chest cavity
Diaphragm
Hollow organ that allows you to talk and make sounds when air moves in and out
the Larynx
What is Mr Rio's least favorite sport
No Negative points
2x points
Curling
What are the tiny balloon-like sacs that look like bunches of grapes where carbon dioxide in the blood is exchanged for oxygen?
Alveoli
Where does air enters the body?
the nose or mouth
Define RESPIRATION
The act of drawing in oxygen and letting out CO2 through gas exchange in the lungs
What is the main organ of the respiratory system?
the lungs
This happens when something irritates your nose
you sneeze